Stormcloud

Synopsis:

A young, lesbian artist – VI – heartbroken after her lover has left her is met by two very happy Evangelicals who arrive at her door selling Jesus. STORMCLOUD is a dramatic comedy that explores the nature of ‘sin’ and love with passion, pathos and very subversive humour.

Quick Thoughts:

“Stormcloud” asks the question: how do you respond to Evangelicals who come knocking on your door to promote Jesus – right after your lesbian lover breaks up with you. It’s listed as a comedy, but I have to confess that it’s not quite the laugh-out-loud style of comedy. From the vulva-looking painting on the table, to the alcohol laced tea Vi serves, to the shocked reactions from our Evangelicals after realising Vi is a lesbian, there’s some good underlying comedic moments. And it’s fun when we discover that the female Evangelical is a former Lesbian!

But when Charlie returns, thankfully the tone of the film changes as the clouds life: the storm is gone. Full of hidden puns and subtle humour, this lesbian short film is entertaining to watch.