Narrative
2026 Festival
1 Nomination

The Quiet Room

Through therapy, a father is forced to confront the silence, resentment, and regret that shaped his relationship with his son, and the moments where care went unspoken.

Runtime: 14:56 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

The Quiet Room follows a father navigating therapy as he is asked to confront memories he has long avoided. Through these sessions, moments from his past resurface, revealing a relationship with his son shaped by distance rather than malice. He is not cruel or uncaring, but burdened by stress, responsibility, and an inability to find the right words when they mattered most. As the film moves between reflection and memory, it becomes clear that the emotional disconnect between father and son was never rooted in blame, but in misunderstanding and silence. The father’s struggle is not only to remember, but to accept his own resentment, regret, and unresolved grief. Quiet and emotionally restrained, The Quiet Room explores communication, loss, and the painful truth that love is not always enough when left unspoken.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Kyle Brown
Produced by
Kyle Brown
Written by
Kyle Brown
Cast
David O'Brien
Phillip Moore
Lisa Kane
Jenny Ewart-Robb

Film Details

Category
Narrative
Project Type
Short
Runtime
14:56
Genre(s)
Drama, Family, Grief
Language
English
Completion Year
2025

Production Details

Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Country of Filming
United Kingdom
Production Budget
$800
Shooting Format
Digital
Aspect Ratio
2.39:1
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2026
UK Premiere
No

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Actor
David O’Brien

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
APR
18
Session No.
4
Session Started
16:00
Played at
16:12
Session Finished
17:53