Two-Legged Rat Bastards
A short film detailing the strange estrangement of an elderly father and his son. Set on a park bench in the present day, Eddie, a cantankerous old alcoholic, attempts to connect with his son Winstead, who's spent the majority of his adult life trying to get away from him. In the course of their conversation Eddie reveals how he lost his leg - in a high stakes poker game 30 years ago.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2011 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy |
| Director | Scott Weintrob |
| Runtime | 12 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its entire world around a single conversation on a park bench, relying on the nuanced performances to explore a lifetime of resentment and failed connections. It builds its emotional tension from the unsaid, using the absurd legend of a lost leg as a key to a real family tragedy.
What lingers after the credits is the poignant ache of a relationship beyond repair, yet framed with a strange, tragicomic warmth. A small story that leaves a significant mark. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Scott Weintrob
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Watch attentively in a quiet setting, prepared for a character-driven dialogue.
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