Crystal and her boyfriend Leo are in the middle of a mysterious road trip through central Florida. The circumstances of this trip isn't clear, but judging by their actions and the intense relationship the two share, it's apparent that something bad has happened. Amy Seimetz's Sun Don't Shine is a intoxicating lovers-on-the run film that brings a unique perspective to its examination of these two troubled lovers. The characters in Sun Don't Shine have a far more volatile type of relationship than most films of this ilk, with Seimetz's examing the domination and submissive nature of such relationships that are born through violence. From the opening frame of Amy Seimetz's Sun Don't Shine it's unclear and ambiguous as to what transpired to send these two characters on their statewide journey, but their heated altercations and paranoia make it clear that these two have something to hide. Crystal is a fascinating character, a timid, simple character whose overly romanticized vision of love leads her into this volitale relationship, being prone to suggestion and submissive to Leo's demands. She is a dependent character in an emotionally abusive relationship who finds herself intoxicated by the passion and desire she feels for Leo. She is far from an innocent character, being a deeply troubled soul, but it's apparent that Seimtz is interested in attempting to her perspective. Seimtz film is impressively visceral, working wonders on its small budget with handheld photography, and composition that creates an expressionsitic piece of filmmaking that is claustrophibic and intense. Narratively, Sun Don't Shine is a cryptic film that doesn't spell anything out for the viewer, allowing the character's backstory to be revealed naturally through the storytelling. Amy Seimtz' Sun Don't Shine provides a pensive look into two deeply troubled individuals, examing the destructive nature of passion and mental anguish.
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