"Lovelorn" - Feature Film Screening - UMFF 2011

Lovelorn (f) directed by Christine Jun Yee Cheung (London, United Kingdom). A feature film screening in competition during the 10th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival.

Set between the parallel worlds of contemporary London, the deserted afterlife and a mysterious dreamscape, Lovelorn is a story of lost souls trying to save each other.

John has always been over protective of his younger sister Lorna, so when a motorbike accident leaves her in a coma, he makes a promise to bring her back at whatever cost. Challenging Death himself John journeys into the dreamscape, putting his own life increasingly at risk in a desperate attempt to bring Lorna back to the waking world. But while John wants Lorna back she may have other ideas. Trapped in the afterlife she is able to search for her boyfriend determined to be reunited with him, even if it kills her.

Populated with mystical characters and twists at every turn, the afterlife weaves its web around John until he is faced with a final choice and must decide if love is worth the ultimate sacrifice. Lovelorn is a visually stunning fantasy; exploring the lengths we will go to for someone we love.

Rated - R