Left Behind
SHORT FILMS, Films
8MIN
Availability ended 30/11/2021 GMT
A depiction of the stark reality of drug deaths in Scotland. This short film shows a glimpse of how drug related death affects the relationship of the family left behind.
With drug deaths totalling over a thousand each year in Scotland, Left Behind is a hard-hitting short film that explores the social issues of drug abuse and how those who are directly affected cope with the aftermath. The film depicts the conflicting emotions between a mother and father as they struggle to deal with the loss of their son and how grief can either tear their relationship apart or bring them closer together. Left Behind seeks to provide an insight into a serious issue faced by many families in Scotland.
Credits
Directed by Carla Begg
Written by John Stuart
Produced by John Stuart
Cast John Stuart
Selyan Baxter