For Them
Synopsis
On the night of a high-profile gallery fundraiser, Noah—a 50-year-old queer painter—prepares to deliver a long-anticipated speech. In the hours before he takes the stage, he confides in Kai, his loyal companion, revisiting the stories behind his most haunting works. Together, they trace the arc of Noah’s life: a childhood scarred by trauma, a volatile relationship with his abusive mother, struggles with addiction, and the ache of a love lost. As the evening deepens, the boundaries between memory and reality begin to dissolve. When Noah finally steps into the spotlight, the weight of his past surges to the surface. Overwhelmed, he slips into a dreamlike trance, a final, surreal descent into the emotional landscape we’ve traversed with him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Kogolenok
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Kogolenok
- Original Title
- For Them
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
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Frequently Asked Questions About For Them
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What is For Them about?
On the night of a high-profile gallery fundraiser, Noah—a 50-year-old queer painter—prepares to deliver a long-anticipated speech. In the hours before he takes the stage, he confides in Kai, his loyal companion, revisiting the stories behind his most haunting works. Together, they trace the arc of Noah’s life: a childhood scarred by trauma, a volatile relationship with his abusive mother, struggles with addiction, and the ache of a love lost. As the evening deepens, the boundaries between memory and reality begin to dissolve. When Noah finally steps into the spotlight, the weight of his past surges to the surface. Overwhelmed, he slips into a dreamlike trance, a final, surreal descent into the emotional landscape we’ve traversed with him.
Who directed For Them?
For Them was directed by Andrew Kogolenok.
Who stars in For Them?
The principal cast of For Them includes Andrew Kogolenok, Zachary Shook, Colton Dane, Sharon Speer, Kyriaki Kyrkopoulou.
When was For Them released and how long is it?
For Them was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 26m.