The Unburdened (2025)
When a busy mother is summoned by her childhood friend to save their buried time capsule, unearthing its contents reveals more about their friendship - and heritage - than either of them expected. In following Shayna's journey, the film explores the layered subjectivity of multi-generational trauma, and the sometimes contradictory ways people cope with it.
Director: Arnon Z. Shorr
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Elana Safar as Shayna |
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Elisabeth Ness as Marissa |
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Eve Austin as Nancy |
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Reese Bogin as Ellie |
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Emma Fagerstrom as Young Marissa |
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Mia McMahon as Young Shayna |
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Bridget Burke Weiss as Marissa's Grandmother |
| Directing | Arnon Z. Shorr | Director |
| Writing | Arnon Z. Shorr | Writer |
| Writing | Elana Safar | Writer |
| Production | Elana Safar | Producer |
| Production | Brian Michael Smith | Executive Producer |
| Production | Scott M. Rosenfelt | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Aaron Symonds | Music |
| Crew | Caroline Stucky | Cinematography |
| Editing | Charlie Cusumano | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Cassidy Herrera | Makeup Artist |