Private Project

Tainted Choices

Set in the mid-twentieth century, a young woman, Elizabeth, has just suffered the loss of her dear mother. Still shocked by the death and uncertain of how to move forward, Elizabeth follows her devoutly religious father, Richard, to church.

In an attempt to understand her seemingly unaffected father, she begins to provoke him. Layer by layer she peels away at his guise, and learns the truth about his role in her mother’s death. Elizabeth is pushed to lose her submissive self and finally take matters into her own hands, whatever the cost.

  • Katusha Jin
    Director
  • Piera Van de Wiel
    Writer
  • Katusha Jin
    Writer
  • Katusha Jin
    Producer
  • Piera Van de Wiel
    Producer
  • Kadi Tsang
    Producer
  • Piera Van de Wiel
    Key Cast
    "Elizabeth"
  • Aaron Adams
    Key Cast
    "Richard"
  • Mcgregory Frederique
    Key Cast
    "Doctor Ducain"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    thriller, period, melodrama, family drama
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 4, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,200 USD
  • 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Katusha Jin

Katusha Jin is a New York–based director, writer, and producer from the U.K. Although primarily known for her film work, she has also worked in the theatre and editorial scenes. Katusha grew up in a trilingual and multicultural environment, which cultivated her interest in collaborations between artists of diverse backgrounds. In her spare time, she participates in art exhibitions, produces music, and conducts research on the effects of cultural identity, parenting, and education on mental health.

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Director Statement

People are biased in the way they perceive their own actions
in that we view ourselves as the protagonist--the hero. What we see as divine will is often simply actions driven by selfishness and our predispositions. This may come in the form of blind faith or vigilante justice, but reality often falls short of our expectations. We are not the heroes we think we are.