Sorrows of Yesterday is a drama that follows Nathaniel Prather, a recently exonerated loner who is coping with his new life. Having spent 10 years in prison for a questionable crime, much time has passed since his sentence. His days are spent alone on his farm with his dog Shelly. He copes by taking every day at a time, existing instead of living.
One day, an investment agent named Theresa Withers arrives unannounced to express her company’s interest in buying Nathaniel’s property. As this land is truly all he has, Nathaniel is reluctant to entertain her interests. However, her charm and whit win her an invitation in Nathaniel’s home for a cup of coffee and conversation.
When given a deal of a lifetime, the naturally distrustful Nathaniel feels it’s too good to be true. However, Theresa matches Nathaniel’s wariness with her own determination, and a metaphorical game of chess ensues. His defenses kick in and he calls her bluff. It is in this moment that Theresa’s true intentions are revealed, which go far deeper than a piece of property…
Directed by: Kevin Saunders
RT: 22 min
