The Wheelhouse

2006
15m

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In the still dawn hush of a May morn two lovers push out to sea on a weather-beaten fishing trawler off the coast of Cornwall to wait out the repercussions of an illicit love affair whilst a... Read allIn the still dawn hush of a May morn two lovers push out to sea on a weather-beaten fishing trawler off the coast of Cornwall to wait out the repercussions of an illicit love affair whilst at their feet, slumped and bloodied in the boat's wheelhouse a dying body stirs anew.In the still dawn hush of a May morn two lovers push out to sea on a weather-beaten fishing trawler off the coast of Cornwall to wait out the repercussions of an illicit love affair whilst at their feet, slumped and bloodied in the boat's wheelhouse a dying body stirs anew.

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7.8/10

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Brian Heard, who plays the Father in the film, had never any acting experience prior to The Wheelhouse. Director Sean Garland approached him on sheer instinct outside London's ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) after noticing Heard around the building on numerous occasions when he turned up to watch a film.

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9/10

Incredible short

This was an incredibly atmospheric short film, with a genuine sense of impending doom hanging over it all.

I really liked the cast, and the older gentleman especially had such an expressive face - perfect for the role.

I liked the ending in that it wasn't a run of the mill Hollywood-style denouement. At the same time it didn't feel like a twist for the sake of having a twist, it felt like a natural progression of the story.

I'd highly recommend you seek out this short.