

Bleak Times
2020-06-03 · 16 min · ★ 10.0
Set to a backdrop of desolate snowy mountains, a young boy and his brother stumble into a surreal and twisted journey. Trying to escape their surroundings they are pursued by mysterious figures and have to confront themes of isolation, death and identity.
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- Directors
- Jon Parkin
- Production companies
- Old Man Chimes Films, Let There Be Light Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,000
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