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Young James struggles as an outsider at his school. His teacher, Mr. Sutherland, is the only person he feels he can connect with. When James finally puts a voice to his feelings, Mr. Sutherland's response isn't what James had hoped for.
Acting
Niall Wright's hopeful-to-hollow transformation in 18 minutes.
Direction
Clements builds dread through what's NOT said.
Cinematography
Cramped Northern Irish spaces that suffocate.
Director
Connor Clements
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