In Bloom
In Bloom
Watch in bloom soap2day. In Bloom is an abstract gothic romance short film by writer-director Christopher Rosica, blending experimental cinema with the timeless themes of love, loss, and memory. Crafted with a meticulous attention to atmosphere, the film offers a haunting exploration of the boundaries between the living and the dead. Shot in evocative black-and-white on a Fujifilm XT-30 by up-and-coming cinematographer, Xuepei Hou, In Bloom pays homage to the aesthetic traditions of visionary filmmakers such as Bergman, Tarkovsky, and Fellini, while drawing narrative inspiration from literary icons like Mary Shelley and Henry James. The film premiered on October 17th, 2024, at the New York Shorts International Film Festival, one of the largest short film showcases in the United States, where it was celebrated for its atmospheric storytelling and visual poetry.
- Genre: Horror, Romance
- Country: United States
- Director: Christopher Rosica
- Cast: Daniel Oakley, María Limón, Anthony Laciura,