Wish by Janelle Christa
Music Videos / Permanent Collection
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5m 19s
When an afternoon in the woods turns tragic, two friends are torn apart by a fateful decision, leaving one to navigate the boundary between life and death in this haunting musical journey inspired by true events.
In this haunting music-driven drama, two best friends venture into the woods for a carefree afternoon, unaware of the tragedy that awaits. As they decide to enhance their experience with what they believe is MDMA, their joyous adventure takes a devastating turn. Unknown to them, the pills are laced with deadly fentanyl, leading to a heartbreaking loss…
As one friend, Jo, slips away, she finds herself on the threshold of the afterlife, caught between two worlds. Other than one pivotal spoken line, the story unfolds through a devastating soundtrack, told from Jo’s perspective of the afterlife and all the wishes she had for her life that was tragically cut short.
This unfortunate tale, inspired by the writer/director's personal loss of her sister to fentanyl poisoning, explores themes of friendship, innocence, and the fragility of life. The film serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers lurking in seemingly harmless choices and the far-reaching impact of the opioid crisis, with fentanyl taking a life every 11 minutes.
Running time: 00:05:17
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