This is possibly the best way to spend 8 minutes ever. The story unfolds slowly, almost dreamily as we see a lonely man recalling his life as he contemplates it's end. Guy Henry's voice-over is silky, slightly husky and lends exactly the right tone to the story. Adam Stephen Kelly's direction is spot on as he shows us the life being left behind, never dwelling too much in one place, but concentrating our attention where it needs to be. The shots of the house are gorgeously done, the fire crackling in the grate lending a cosy warm touch to the proceedings. The gentle mood that we have been lulled into is then abruptly shattered by the film's denouement but of this I shall say no more! It's hard to believe that this is Adam's first film. Any seasoned director would be proud of this little gem and I, for one, cannot wait to see more of Adam's work.
