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Just watched it and despise the mostly lukewarm reviews I thought it was relatively well done. True some of the acting was not gripping or maybe casting was wrong for the part which needed a more depthful performance. Nevertheless the storyline was interesting to follow and for the most part it is a good movie to watch. The story unfolds more towards the second half of the movie and becomes more interesting and revealing. It slowly builds up to the main theme of the film which is domestic violence and the hidden nature of those who perpetuate it and can never change. How they try to manipulate their victims and never take the blame for their actions. Despite them the cycle of violence will be interrupted.

It's literally a short film. Only half an hour and the ending leaves you perplexed and wondering what is it the director wanted to say or is it just a window into the hidden love and lust of cowboys for each other in times past. The acting leaves alot to be desired and the plot I found to be overly simplistic. There are some scenes of passion especially the younger actors who in flashbacks of both the sheriff and this ex lover share their love and passion for each other in a wine drinking splashing rolling moment in the movie. Plus a very short sequence of the older ones in bed together after they have dinner. This short film reminded me of back mountain and thinking why this one too wasn't made into something on par in depth and sophistication with that. In one word it was disappointing.