The Absence

Escape the Usual follows a day in the life of three teenage boys during the spring of 2002 in a small fishing village along the south shore of Nova Scotia.

Based on the life of writer and director Easton Goodwin, a struggling teen deals with bullying and anxiety. He is constantly receiving past echoes from his old self, he searches for answers and help, but the guiltiness rises over. He then discovers “Acting”, which would change his life forever.

In a world of witch hunting, a late 50s cult believes two teenagers are internal demons haunting others. With nowhere to go, both teens are overwhelmed with grief as the Pastor delivers his speech before clock strikes 12:00am, when the two teens are planned to be killed, all in one 5 minute take.