Dissociate

2014, 15 minutes

Michael has his world, protected by the walls he hides behind, he can live a lie.

Dissociate is a 15 minute short film that introduces us to Michael, a 26 year old man living with both physical and mental walls. Michael has spent a long time alone, unable to leave during the day he focuses on routine and order. This is until Alice moves in next door. Alice has her own demons, coming from a life of abuse and the loss of a baby, she wants to, needs to help Michael. But is Michael really the one that needs help? A haunting film that intertwines anxiety, obsession and loneliness.

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