Life...
A psychologist guiding troubled clients must confront the fragile inner life hidden behind her professional composure.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- serious
- reflective
- quiet evening
- short film program
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dr. Rhemi Hathaway helps clients navigate their problems while the fragility of her own life is revealed.
The psychologist’s life is presented alongside the issues faced by clients including David, Prisha, and Navin.
The central dramatic framework is a psychologist guiding others through deeply personal life issues.
The 30-minute Camazan Group production received 47 wins and 27 nominations, positioning it for short-film and festival audiences.
Films like Life..., and why
Ordinary People
shared focus on a therapist’s emotional burden, intimate psychological drama, and professional boundaries
Good Will Hunting
shared therapist-centered drama, introspective character work, and emotionally restrained realism
Antwone Fisher
shared examination of psychological vulnerability, private pain, and compassionate human connection
Movie Details
- Director
- Mirlande Amazan
- Release Date
- 2021-01-20
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Rating
- 9.5 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Stacy Ann Rose
- Mirlande Amazan
- Barry Newell
- Hayes Beyersdorfer
- Ashna Sharan
- Poorva Wachh
- Dein-Rene Amazan
- Shawn Lockie
- Darlene Aniebonam
- Gordon Greene
Common questions
- What is Life... about?
- A psychologist guiding troubled clients must confront the fragile inner life hidden behind her professional composure.
- What is Life... like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Life... as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Life... violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Life....
- Which films are like Life...?
- Films with a similar feel include Ordinary People, Good Will Hunting, and Antwone Fisher.
- How long is Life...?
- Life... runs 30 minutes.
