Sydney and Kim (short) (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Sydney & Kim
Director: Hazel Katz
Writer: Hazel Katz
Production & Genre
Story
Following a major facial surgery, 25-year-old Sydney recuperates at a motel under the care of her best friend Kim. As Kim's flirtation with the motel manager intensifies, Sydney becomes increasingly resentful. The tension between them escalates in intimate moments within their shared motel room as they grapple with the evolving dynamics of their friendship.
Summary
In 'Sydney and Kim (short)', debut director Hazel Katz explores the complexities of female friendship through the lens of recovery and resentment. Set primarily within a motel room, the short follows Sydney's physical recuperation post-surgery while her emotional wounds fester due to Kim's distraction with their motel manager. Katz delves into themes of jealousy, abandonment, and the implicit expectations of friendships as Sydney and Kim navigate their evolving dynamics.
