Eli Ricanati
Penumbra (2023)
With death lurking on the horizon, an ailing young woman searches for divine answers to her chronic suffering while her husband devises a solution to overcome the couple's financial troubles.
Synopsis:
On a decaying ranch in Tehachapi, CA, Lily Aleman seeks answers to her endless fight with a worsening illness. Lily decides to relinquish physical control of her predicament, instead placing her faith in the Lord’s redemptive power. Her husband, Joseph, a recently unemployed construction worker, chooses a more pragmatic approach, searching for employment so that he may continue to support his ailing wife. At its core, PENUMBRA explores faith and hardship through the lens of a domestic drama, asking the question: how does faith emerge in the face of despair?
Film Festivals:
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival 2024, Official Selection
Culver City Film Festival 2023, Official Selection
Fisheye Film Festival 2024, Official Selection