roots - a short film

Discover the full story of Thalia and Cory in this short film set against the nostalgic backdrop of the 1970s. Their love begins with a meet-cute at a café, leading to a series of heartwarming dates and shared moments that blossom into a beautiful relationship. The warmth of their love feels like the endless days of summer, filling their lives with joy and promise. However, every summer eventually ends, and time brings inevitable changes to their relationship. Faced with unexpected challenges, Thalia and Cory must navigate the complexities of love and life. Will their bond be strong enough to withstand the trials they encounter?
This film also features the music video for Jana Leona's brand new song "roots," which explores themes of love, fear of loss, and homecoming. Additionally, you can hear her song "july" playing on the car radio and "heights" during the credits.
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🌟 Lyrics of "roots":
Never knew home as some did
My roots weren’t nurtured by emotional security
Never wanted to admit that the lacked constancy
Got me stuck with anxiety
Never felt at ease in my own mind
I just felt so empty all the time
Never wanted to admit I’m lost on my own
Felt like a stranger in my home
But then you rearranged
All this dusty furniture in my brain
In your presence I feel secure
So when you leave I’m stuck
Feeling homesick
All over again
Feeling homesick
Again
Never wanted to appear so damn needy
Was told that it makes me seem small
But I’m lacking confidence
So I always need reassurance
Never wanted to be dependent
That’s something I just knew too well
But I need you like some people need nicotine
I guess I’m an addict that never wants to get clean
Cause you just rearranged
All this dusty furniture in my brain
In your presence I feel secure
So when you leave I’m stuck
Feeling homesick
All over again
I’m feeling homesick
All over again
I’m feeling homesick
All over again
I’m feeling homesick
Again
The more I try to fight it
The more I can’t deny it
The more I try to fight it
The more I can’t deny it
The more I
The more I
The more I try to fight it
The more I
The more I
The more I can’t deny it
The more I try to fight it
The more I can’t deny it
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📽️ Credits:
Director: Tom Ruckes
Director of Photography: Lorenz Sponholz
Producer: Lena Harms
Screenplay: Eda Kurt, Marvin Meis, Tom Ruckes
Editor: David Weiershaus
Gaffer: David Bonk
Starring: Jana Leona, Philipp Rieper
Film Audio Production: Daniel Gburek, Joel Braun, Daniel Tibi
Music by: Jana Leona Cüpper, Leon Emanuel Roggenkamp, Niklas Vogt, Maurice Hoffmann, Christian Schäfer
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