My Animal (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Nation: Canada
Alternative Title: マイ アニマル, Моё животное, 我的野性, İçimdeki Hayvan
Director: Jacqueline Castel
Writer: Jae Matthews
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Andrew Bronfman, Michael Solomon
Executive Producer: Alireza Khatami, Amandla Stenberg, Aonan Yang, Bobbi Salvör Menuez, Jacqueline Castel, Jae Matthews, John Laing, Jonathan Bronfman, Mark Gingras, Peter Van Steemburg, Pip Ngo, Todd Brown
Companies: Band with Pictures, Good Movies, GreenGround Productions, JoBro Productions, Photon Films, Vigilante Productions, XYZ Films
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: independent film, lesbian, lgbt, teenage girl, woman director
Story
Heather, an outcast teenage girl living on the outskirts of a small town, harbors a dark family secret that manifests as a hidden curse. She keeps to herself and her hockey goalkeeping prowess until Jonny arrives in town. Jonny is an alluring but troubled figure skater who captures Heather's heart. As their relationship deepens, Heather's suppressed desires begin to clash with her darkest secret, threatening to unleash the animal within her.
Summary
My Animal (2023), directed by Jacqueline Castel and set in a small northern town, is a captivating blend of drama, horror, and romance. The film revolves around Heather, an outcast teenage girl with a unique connection to nature, who falls for Jonny, a charismatic but troubled figure skater. As their bond intensifies, it awakens desires in Heather that challenge her carefully guarded secret. This independent LGBTQ+ film explores themes of forbidden love, self-discovery, and the struggle against one's darker impulses.
