Retreated (2023)
William, an ethnically-mixed gay professional, sequesters himself in a secluded owl-themed cottage for the weekend in order to write a personal statement. However, various people in his life keep interrupting by phone, roping him into their dilemmas. William code-switches to talk to his corporate boss, his cousin from the block, and his live-in boyfriend. As the phone calls (and procrastination) intensify, William retreats into a mushroom trip, which causes his code-switching to dissolve into a wild identity mashup. Sometimes, in order to find ourselves, we need to get more lost.
Director: Julia Kots
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: September 21, 2023
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Retreated about?
- William, an ethnically-mixed gay professional, sequesters himself in a secluded owl-themed cottage for the weekend in order to write a personal statement. However, various people in his life keep interrupting by phone, roping him into their dilemmas. William code-switches to talk to his corporate boss, his cousin from the block, and his live-in boyfriend. As the phone calls (and procrastination) intensify, William retreats into a mushroom trip, which causes his code-switching to dissolve into a wild identity mashup. Sometimes, in order to find ourselves, we need to get more lost.
- Who directed Retreated?
- Retreated was directed by Julia Kots.
- Who stars in Retreated?
- Retreated stars David Blasher.
- How long is Retreated?
- Retreated has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).