A young man must come to grips with his past in Bryan Young’s dramatic short, The Lost Boys. Michael (Kingston Young) is having suicidal ideations. Worse, he’s having nightmares of actually un-aliving himself. Turning to his only coping mechanism, Michael drops a bottle of Jack Daniels, puts on a suit, and visits a gravesite. He is soon met by his younger brother, Peter (Vahl Pate), who tells him that what happened is not his fault and no one blames him for the tragic events of the past—not Peter and certainly not their parents.
The Lost Boys is a poignant tale about grief and the long-lasting trauma that occurs when we fail to see that confronting these events is the only way to move on.
“…Michael drops a bottle of Jack Daniels, puts on a suit, and visits a gravesite.”
Though The Lost Boys may have its roots in horror, I think clever fans will quickly figure out the twist. Yes, it’s a low-budget short, but the heart of the story comes out beautifully with good performances from leads Kingston Young and Vahl Pate. It’s not perfect, but it’s still an impressive effort from young filmmaker Bryan Young.
The Lost Boys concludes with a message of hope for those dealing with mental health challenges or anyone supporting someone needing help.
"…a message of hope for those dealing with mental health challenges..."
