Resistance to Darkness
Upon learning that his student Nate is living in his car and has been imprisoned, teacher Deen takes action to save him. Aiming to stop Nate's self-destructive behaviors, Deen discovers dark secrets weighing heavily on the young man. As Deen begins to make progress, he enters a desperate struggle to save Nate from his own inner demons. As Nate sinks deeper into despair, Deen must decide how far he is willing to go to save a child on the brink of losing everything.
As the audience watches the slow revelation of dark secrets in Nate's life and Deen's desperate rescue efforts, the film pulls them into a deeply affecting story. The viewer experience is defined by emotional intensity and a harsh clash with reality.
The film was shot in a small town in America. The audience will lose themselves in the serene atmosphere of this town, which strikingly reflects the complexity and emotional depth of Deen and Nate's stories.
The film was released on the Netflix platform.