The Key (2006)

Loosely based on Isaac Bashevis Singer's (1978 Nobel Laureate) short story, THE KEY is a dark, yet ultimately hopeful story about a detached, agoraphobic woman who gets locked out of her apartment.

Director:

Todd Kaufman

Writer:

Todd Kaufman

Stars:

Kristen Shaw, Craig Braun, James Morrison

Cast

Credited cast:
Kristen Shaw	...	Miriam
Craig Braun	...	Sam
James Morrison	...	Raymond
Ronald Hunter	...	Manager
James Baron	...	Main Patron
Wallace Demarria	...	Leon
Richard Wharton	...	Tony - Waiter
Marliss Amiea	...	Waitress
Ryan Reyes	...	Nephew
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lisa Bojarski	...	Patron 1
Dave Gist	...	Homeless Man
Scott Mann	...	Patron 2
Leah McWilliams	...	Patron 3
Vivian Oxford	...	Patron 4
Mike Pachelli	...	Singing Waiter 1

Storyline

THE KEY is loosely based on Nobel Laureate author Isaac Bashevis Singer's short story of the same name. It is a dark, yet ultimately hopeful story about a detached, agoraphobic woman who gets locked outside of her apartment. In a single moment her carefully fabricated world comes crashing to an end; however, that same moment ultimately leads to her redemption. Circumstances and fate intervene to provide her with the insight and human connection she will need to reconnect with the world she cast off years before.

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 March 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$48,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Key Productions, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

18 min

Color:

Color (35 mm version) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Interesting film about a woman finding her way back to life

Very touching film. The film is beautifully shot with great attention to detail. The actors are all well cast and do great work.

High quality is the hallmark of this film.

The story is about a woman who's her husband died. She tries to ignore his death by staying in her apartment and maintaining an imaginary relationship with him. When she is inadvertently locked out of her building, she finds herself again.

Kristen Shaw did a very good job in the lead. She was able to capture the woman's fear and anxiety.

Ronald Hunter, who played the manager, did an outstanding job – would have liked to see more of him.

Todd Kaufman, the director and writer, has done a great job with an interesting subject.