The Ballad of the Sunset Kid (2025)
Every sunset holds a story. This is his.
A granddaughter struggles to care for her grandfather, whose fading memories and haunting hallucinations blur reality, in this poignant tale of love and communication.
Director: Chad Hamel
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: February 7, 2025
Cast
- Kirsten Henriquez - Valeria
- Will Horton - Sergio
- Ben Hourigan - The Cowboy
- Chad Hamel - The Raven (Puppetry)
Screenplay
Editing: Chad Hamel
Production: Chad Hamel Filmmaking
Budget: $500
Original Language: en
Themes
Classic Western Stories, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
hallucination, medicine, grandfather, alzheimer's disease, cowboy, taking care of someone , granddaughter, memories, short film, bittersweet, grandfather granddaughter relationship, western
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballad of the Sunset Kid about?
- A granddaughter struggles to care for her grandfather, whose fading memories and haunting hallucinations blur reality, in this poignant tale of love and communication.
- Who directed The Ballad of the Sunset Kid?
- The Ballad of the Sunset Kid was directed by Chad Hamel.
- Who stars in The Ballad of the Sunset Kid?
- The Ballad of the Sunset Kid stars Kirsten Henriquez, Will Horton, Ben Hourigan, Chad Hamel.
- How long is The Ballad of the Sunset Kid?
- The Ballad of the Sunset Kid has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballad of the Sunset Kid?
- The Ballad of the Sunset Kid is a Drama, Western film.
- What is the budget of The Ballad of the Sunset Kid?
- The Ballad of the Sunset Kid had a budget of $500.
- What are the themes of The Ballad of the Sunset Kid?
- The themes of The Ballad of the Sunset Kid include: Classic Western Stories, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.