Deserted

Deserted

2015 · 10 min · Drama, Thriller

A man walks through a desert carrying a full water bottle. He fights desperately the temptation to drink the water. The question arises how the man got himself into this predicament. And what will happen if he does drink the water?

Directed by Niels Bourgonje · Written by Paul Bontenbal

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