The Romantic

"A mythological horror about monsters & magic."

Feb 14 2009 N/A 1h 35m
Action, Adventure, Animation

Set in a world of autumn landscapes, a young man, the Romantic, falls out of love with his girlfriend. He visits the goddess Love, asking her to restore his feelings. She warns him this is not a good idea, but when he persists she reluctantly agrees. When he returns to his girlfriend he finds her with another man. Feeling betrayed by the gods Love, Hate and Time, he sets out with his companion, Patience, seeking revenge.

Plot

Deep within a mythological world of autumn landscapes and wondrous creatures, a heartbroken young Romantic swears an oath to free his race from the omnipotent control of the otherworldly gods. But as he ventures forth on his long and lascivious path, other forces conspire with their own agendas. For when all the gods are dead, who will sit upon their empty thrones? A fantastical satire on religion, responsibility, and romance, The Romantic bends genres into a haunting tale filled with humor and horror.

Written by

Michael Heneghan

Directed by

Michael Heneghan

Cast

Alex Albrecht, Ron Blasdell, Tom Hogan

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

All the Friendly Beasts

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
42
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA