A fantastical world awaits Margot when she wakes up one night. Strangely, her siblings are there, and she has no idea how this could be happening. A feeling of moving towards something yet remaining trapped overcomes her; she wants to leave but has no means of escape. Frail Grounds is more intimate than frightening, but Margot is clearly shaken by her unfamiliar environment.
Student filmmaker Abby Tarpey demonstrates imagination and a penchant for great unknowns in this narrative short. A graduate of Penn State with a B.A. in Film Production, she is now based in Los Angeles, where she is finding many talented people with whom she can collaborate.
The underlying theme of this film, suicide, is a heavy topic, but Tarpey adds enough layers of light to offer hope. You can watch the trailer here: Frail Grounds Trailer
