Hugo’s Rule
Logline
A coastal summer romance forces a troubled young man to confront buried truths and the emotional inheritance that is shaping his fractured sense of reality.
Synopsis
In a quiet coastal town, local youth Hugo falls for Esther, a middle-class girl spending the summer by the sea. As their romance deepens, buried emotions and unresolved tensions begin to surface, blurring the boundaries between memory and reality. Haunted by the past and struggling to navigate the emotional turbulence of adolescence, Hugo is forced to confront uncomfortable truths about love and identity.
Writers Notes
A surreal exploration of adolescence, Hugo’s Rule examines masculinity, addiction, and the lasting influence of parental relationships. At its centre is a fragile love story that reflects the search for connection while navigating the confusion and emotional turbulence of growing up. The story explores how memory, fear and emotional insecurity can distort our understanding of ourselves and the people around us.
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Key Details
Format: Feature Film
Genre: Romance/Mystery
Status: Completed (Final Edits)