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Holding Water (2026)
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Holding Water (2026)

Release Date
May 17, 2026
Genre
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Release Date
May 17, 2026
MPAA Rating
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Duration
018 minute(s)
Production Budget
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Studio
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Official Site
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Director
Riley Osborn
Producer
Riley Osborn
Screenwriter
Riley Osborn
Starring
  • Charleston Ford
  • Michael Evans
  • Elliot Harding

In this poignant and intimate short film directed by Riley Osborn, a chance encounter on a city bus forces two strangers to confront the weight of their pasts. When Will, a quiet and introspective man played by Charleston Ford, meets a charismatic but troubled stranger portrayed by Michael Evans, their brief conversation unravels layers of grief, regret, and unexpected connection. Meanwhile, a third figure, brought to life by Elliot Harding, hovers at the edges of their exchange, representing a shared history that none of them can escape. Set against the backdrop of a rain-soaked urban landscape, the film blends a melancholic tone with moments of fragile hope as it explores how people carry their burdens and the small, transformative gestures that might help them let go. With its tight runtime of eighteen minutes, Riley Osborn’s directorial vision crafts a compelling meditation on forgiveness and the human need to hold on, even when the water rises around us.