Ruby and the Dragon (2013)

Following a tragic loss, a young girl struggles to rehabilitate her catatonic father

Director:

Phillip Jordan Brooks

Writer:

Phillip Jordan Brooks

Stars:

Leah Catherine Thompson, Will Barron, John Bogan

Cast

Credited cast:
Leah Catherine Thompson	...	Ruby
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Will Barron	...	Jerry
John Bogan	...	Dale
Phillip Jordan Brooks	...	Oscar
Kurt DeVille	...	Electrician (as Kurt Deville)
Shawn Dion	...	Dick Smith
Elle Evans	...	News Caster
Angelique Feaster	...	Ms. Washington
Patrick Kirton	...	Reverend Daegenhart
Seva May	...	Mrs. Chambers
David Moon	...	Police Sergeant
Meade Patton	...	George

Storyline

Following a tragic loss, a young girl struggles to rehabilitate her catatonic father

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Thriller

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User Reviews

So Powerful and Surprising

This was a very powerful short. And I can honestly say I did not see that ending coming at all.

The girl who played Ruby did an excellent job. It is refreshing to see child actors who don't go over the top with the Disney Channel-style overacting. I think she played it perfectly.

The Dad's comatose state was maddening and elicited so many questions from me, like "When is going to snap out of it?" and "Doesn't he see how he is hurting Ruby?" I had a real visceral response to his inaction and I'm sure that is what the filmmaker intended.

There are so many touching scenes in this film and the ending is so incredibly powerful and unexpected. I don't want to give too much away because this whole film should be experienced on your own terms.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 October 2013 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Teraton Perspective

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Color:

Black and White