CANDLE BEARER

Elly, a former artist, and Dej', a troubled musician, navigate a fragile, taut dynamic as they confront the heavy weight of Dej's addiction. On a cold night in the studio, the band faces a painfully familiar scenario. Dej's steady intoxication and Elly's persistent denial push bandmates away, songs are abruptly cut short by drunken mishaps, and empty promises swirl amid baffling antics. Elly must decide whether stepping forward—regardless of who she might leave behind or how difficult that choice may be—is the right move, if such a thing even exists for her. The internal struggle unfolds as this night could either signal a new beginning or spell everything to end.