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A Room Divided

Mark, a student at a secluded boarding school, notices that a hundred-dollar bill has gone missing from his lock box. As his paranoia escalates, Mark begins to question the loyalty of his roommates Ed and Ron, who are also his closest friends. By the end of this fateful evening, none of them will be the same person anymore.

  • Ruslan Khromin
    Director
  • Ruslan Khromin
    Writer
  • Jakob Troger
    Writer
  • Zhenya Bobrovnyk
    Producer
  • Jakob Troger
    Key Cast
  • Paul Pongracz
    Key Cast
  • Andre Real
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    May 10, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Director Biography - Ruslan Khromin

Ruslan Khromin is a student filmmaker based in Idyllwild, CA.
As a student at the Idyllwild Arts Academy, he has taken part in a number of projects, working in various capacities, such as director, screenwriter, producer, editor, and more.

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Director Statement

"It happened in a world where every smile could hide a secret and where every friendship might just be a facade." This quote served as a starting point for "A Room Divided." As many of us these days, I once had close friends who later turned out to be filthy liars and backstabbing traitors. I learned that, as much as we want to trust others and be amiable, sometimes it is extremely hard to tap into other people's minds and figure out their real intentions. Therefore, to me, the themes of trust and friendship breakdown are highly personal. "A Room Divided" is a tribute to everyone who has fallen victim to toxic friendships, and I believe this film will resonate with a large audience not only thanks to it engaging plot but also to its relevant and highly relatable thematic foundation.