A HELPING HAND craftily explores the dark extremes of human psychology. With its complex characters and well-crafted storytelling, this short is a gem amongst modern tales. A clever combination of drama, dark comedy, and horror, there is something for everyone in this film.
Sandra Oh delivers and impeccable performance in her role as Cynthia, a lost and lonely sole who seeks the comfort of human contact. She manages to retain the warmth and humor of a woman who seems content with her life, but somewhere below is a simmer that all is awry in her world.
Michelle Kruseic plays the the duplicitous role of Donna. Her performance ranges from innocent to provocative, while seeming deranged all the same while.
Overall, the story has a uniqueness that is not easily found in modern cinema. Every scene, line, and frame derives a special meaning to the overall palate of the world that Stone and Smith have created.
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