After running over their son’s dog, a soon-to-be divorced couple dispute hiding it before he realises.

Director’s Vision for ‘Hide & Seek’

We may find ourselves in relationships that seem to suffocate us, yearning for something else. ‘Hide & Seek’ is a story that takes place after a pivotal event grants our protagonist the opportunity they’ve longed for — to reject their current situation and find their well deserved freedom. Yet, as they embark on this journey, they discover that the pursuit of vengeance enacts a heavy toll on those closest to them, including their own child.

The heaviness of these dramatic circumstances becomes more digestible when contrasted with the innocence of childhood. Reflecting on the private conversations within my own family about my sister growing into her teenage years, I was struck by the profound contrast between the purity of a child’s game and the life-altering incident that involves them. This incongruity was not only thought-provoking, but particularly jarring and deeply entertaining.

Creating ‘Hide & Seek’ represents, for me, an opportunity to delve deeper into the complexities of parent-child relationships: how our words and actions towards the youth can leave a lasting imprint.