Against Reason

Against Reason

Some questions are better left unanswered

2021 · 14 min · Romance

Against Reason is a short film about when two exes (Jack and Anna) spontaneously meet up for a night of fun. The two get more than they bargained for when playful reminiscing turns into a critical review of what went wrong in their relationship. Jack and Anna realize that they're going to have to confront things they never did during their breakup.

Directed by Kevin A Courtney · Written by Kevin A Courtney

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Paige Evans Anna
Jake Wilkinson Jack

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