Curfew (2012)

On the precipice of his own undoing, Richie, an isolated and self-destructive soul, is sinking into the deepest abyss of despair. His existence, once vibrant, has now faded into a lifeless grayscale. When hope seems lost to the wind, an unforeseen lifeline is extended from the last person he'd expect - his estranged sister Maggie. Despite the chasm that has grown between them, Maggie, engulfed in her own crises, reaches out to Richie with an unusual request. She needs him to care for her young daughter, Sophia, for just one night. An odd proposition considering the gulf that separates them and the dark shadows that haunt Richie's life. Under the spectral glow of New York's nocturnal lights, Richie and Sophia, these two distant relatives, begin a tentative reconnection. As the night unfolds, a fragile bond begins to form, weaving a delicate tapestry of shared moments and unexpected kinship. Suddenly, amidst the city's concrete jungle, a tiny blossom of hope emerges. Could this fleeting encounter under the star-studded city sky ignite a spark of transformation? Could this solitary night of guardianship offer Richie a chance for redemption and signal the dawn of a new reality? This poignant tale of despair and hope, 'Curfew' (2012), invites you to explore the complexities of familial bonds and the power of second chances.

Curfew is a drama movie featuring Fatima Ptacek.

Curfew is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on ShortsTV Amazon Channel.