A young Nick Adams, scared and immature, fires three shots into the Arkansas wilderness night. Later, a war-haunted Nick returns to these woods, now seeking solace. As he grapples with his past and present, he must decide whether to face his fears or flee. This short film merges elements from Hemingway's "Big Two-Hearted River" and "Three Shots," exploring courage, legacy, and fear against a backdrop of haunting beauty. Set in the beautiful and haunting wilderness of Arkansas, the film follows the introspective protagonist Nick Adams as he embarks on a solitary fishing trip to escape the pressures of society and confront his own fears.
—Zac A. Counts