Semi-Final Film Overview

Robert Macfarlane

Devoted Restraint
Synopsis



Fulfilling the role of a loving husband and hardworking paramedic, ANDREW may (not) seem heroic but to a few.
Andrew discovers his cheating wife, SAMANTHA in a compromising situation with her lover who is in desperate need of medical attention. Andrew faces the dilemma of saving the life of his wife’s lover or following his instincts and leaving him to die. Overcoming his emotions, he manages to don his professionalism and perform his duty.
It is here Samantha then realises that the appearance of their tale of marital bliss has come to an end as a result of her actions.
Andrew however, seemingly has had his own agenda, as we then discover that he was involved in an intimate relationship with his co-worker EVE, proving that maybe heroes are not that perfect after all.


CREW
Robert Macfarlane – Director, DOP, Lighting, Editing

CAST
Conor Irwin - Andrew
Lisa Peace - Samantha
Tarryn Meaker - Eve
Nick Goh – The Lover

With Thanks to:
LMS Ambulances
Lesley-Anne Francis