In a restroom encounter, an elderly janitor forms an unexpected alliance with a hitman, unraveling a revelation that forces the assassin to confront the consequences of a dark family contract.
Type:
Short
Status:
Available for Free
Page Count:
9pp
Genre:
Comedy, Drama
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
An old toilet attendant befriends a frustrated hitman. Unveiling their contrasting lives, they share laughs and protein bars. Through their conversation, the hitman realises the contract he fulfilled was to kill his granddaughter for her infidelity. Ridden with guilt, he takes flight. Unexpectedly, another hitman arrives to fulfil a different contract placed on him by the granddaughter. Preparing for his demise, he grapples with sadness and waits for the end. The first hitman returns to confess and intervenes, saving his life. A poignant twist explores themes of family, karma, and the unexpected bonds formed in the most peculiar places.

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The Writer: Anthony Straeger

With over forty years in the film and entertainment industries, I'm a seasoned scriptwriter, actor, filmmaker, and festival director based in Berlin. My work spans stage and screen, combining a storytelling instincts with deep industry knowledge. I was the founder and former director of the Haunted House FearFest and Berlin Sci-fi Film Festival , experiences that gave me unique insight into the relationship between filmmakers and festivals. I also the author of the respected nonfiction guide “An Independent Filmmaker’s Guide to Preparing and Submitting to Film Festivals,” a practical resource widely used by emerging and independent filmmakers navigating the global circuit. Whether penning… Go to bio
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