The read
It runs a compact 15m.
Synopsis
Casey, a timid Hospitality worker, works at an isolated country club near Wellington, hiding his deep trauma behind a friendly demeanor and finding comfort in a sheepskin pocket square. His routine life is disrupted when Hunter, an abrasive guest, arrives, triggering Casey's buried inner turmoil. During a masquerade event, Hunter's relentless taunts push Casey to his breaking point. The tension culminates in a violent confrontation, where Casey attacks Hunter, and reveals their shared past and the depth of Casey's torment. As the dust settles, Casey dons Hunter’s wolf mask, staring at the club. The silence now filled with a sense of foreboding and uncertainty.
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Key crew
- Mathew KellyDirector
- Lea FoxcroftWriter
Cast
- Mark MathewsThe Bear Guest
- Andrew PhillipsCasey
- Paul NewboroughHunter
Themes
country clubhospitalityrich vs poortraumatic pastold money