The Ones You Didn't Burn: A brother and sister return to their family farm after their father dies,. Nathan is an addict/alcoholic, quick to slip off the wagon, Mirra is forever busy with work., even turning up late for the scattering of their father's ashes. Two sisters, Alice and Scarlett manage the farm. There is strange tone to the film, where a atmosphere of otherness gradually builds up, maybe of psychological horror. Nathan doesn't get on well with the farm women but Mirra bonds with them, talks of running the farm as a going concern rather than selling it. Nathan's nightmares/visions become mire disturbing. The murder of witches in the area as part of a land grab is revealed. Maybe the past is coming back to haunt usurpers. Those close to the land seem to be invigorated by it's spirit. An interesting film with beautiful fields, forest and a stark beach. I'll reflect on it's meaning and final scenes for a while. It seemed somehow unfinished though, the running times of 70 minutes could have been expanded. Written, Directed and Starring Elise Finnerty (as Alice). 7/10.
Review of The Ones You Didn't Burn
