Bequest (2018)

A woman struggles with mental illness becomes a victim of conspiracy as her best friend masterminds to steal her husband's newly found possession--1865 Civil War Weapon.

Director:

Richard Pines

Writer:

Richard Pines

Stars:

Richard Pines, Eric Schumacher, Gia Gerardo

18 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Richard Pines	...	Rico
Eric Schumacher	...	Carter
Gia Gerardo	...	Savannah
Imelda Paclibar	...	Brooke
Marlene Salazar	...	Bartender
Charles F. Havens	...	Mystery Man

Storyline

Arizona 1865. A Civil War veteran dying from Parkinson's-Shaky Palsy clutches his prized possession--a .50 caliber Carbine. He writes a note and inserts it in the rifle. 150 years later, his great, great grandson Rico, married to a Filipino woman discovers this relic weapon. Rico shares his discovery with his wife, Brooke who is suffering from mental illness. Unbeknownst to Rico, Brooke's heightened emotion would burst unexpectedly. Consequently, Brooke meets with her best friend, Savannah. She shares her pain about her marriage and lightly mentions Rico's discovery of the historic gun. She then tells her that she's ready to meet the man whom Savannah thinks is "better" than her husband. Savannah hooks up with Carter --- a loose stranger whom she tries to fix with Brooke. Carter learns about the relic gun and eagerly arranges a rendezvous with Brooke. Dark opportunity seeps into each character's mind. Friendship is replaced with Betrayal. Decision brought on by Mental Illness - ends ...

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Taglines:

Greed ruins relationships mental illness destroys lives

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 December 2018 (USA)

Filming Locations:

A Mountain Tucson, Arizona, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

RicMel Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

26 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD