Jon Bailey

Penny works at a supermarket and Phil is a gentle taxi-driver. Penny’s love for Phil has run dry and they lead joyless lives with their two children, Rachel, a cleaner, and Rory, who is unemployed and aggressive.

Son of Samuel is a 16-minute drama/thriller about a father and son living off the grid, hiding from a danger that may not exist. As they drift from place to place, love and fear blur together, revealing a haunting story about protection, truth, and the limits of devotion. Told through quiet tension and emotional realism, the film captures the fragility of family and the cost of survival in a world where the greatest threat may come from within.