And Then (2021) User Reviews

A subtle movie that left me wanting more...

[seantang-25666 · 10/10 · 21 August 2021]

This short was so good that I wished it was feature length. The mood - the story line - the staging/lighting/locations - all complemented two solid actresses!

It is rare to see such a consistently high quality across all aspects of a film. Having this happen in a debut short is a testament to how good a director Ravenna Tran is!

I want more!

More of this director, more of these actors, more of this quality !!!

Emotional rollercoaster!

[hwybmxw · 10/10 · 21 August 2021]

This brought me right back to my childhood in Japan. The scenery is so elegantly shot; they really bring the best out of every location.

It's also very well written! Any person caught between two cultures - never really belonging to either - will be able to see their worries and hopes in this short film.

Plus, more japanese queer representation! We DO exist!

Gone too soon

[screamtobeheardstudios · 10/10 · 21 August 2021]

A lovely little film filed with style, beauty, atmosphere, and heart. The main characters play so well off of each little nuance that they hold, and you can see the joy radiating from their performances. I wish there was more to watch of their lives, but feel it would ruin the ending 🖤

A story I connected with deeply.

[abyssuswarlock · 10/10 · 22 August 2021]

A short story that I connected with deeply on a number of levels: The desire to leave where I am and grow as a person outside of what I've always known. Being a Bi woman who is part of a family that isn't accepting of anything outside the heteronormative, to see a same sex relationship unfold and portrayed in a nuanced "normal" way with characters who aren't sensationalised gives me hope.

The story they were able to tell within the time limitations they had was beautiful.

A gorgeous film that promises joy in every moment

[signxho · 10/10 · 22 August 2021]

I felt absolutely swept away by And Then, such an unapologetically heartfelt story told with care and detail in the time it had. Much needed quality representation on the big screen - I teared up more than once, and not always simply for the wonderfully genuine performances from both actresses.