Inside the Whale
“In order to grow up, Benji must face the lonely darkness of the whale.”
Synopsis
A day in the life of Benji, a young gay man who has always looked to others for everything—his absent lover Leo for intimacy, his best friend Ava for companionship, and his eccentric parents for everything else. On the day Ava moves out of their shared apartment, Benji is forced to confront his feelings of isolation and anxiety, which have manifested themselves into a recurring dream in which Benji is hopelessly trapped inside of a whale.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
2014 Valley Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Houston Bone
- Screenplay & Story
- Houston Bone
- Original Title
- Inside the Whale
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Houston Bone
Houston Bone
Dmitry Lopatin
Houston Bone
Department Leadership Roster
Dmitry Lopatin
Director of Photography
Houston Bone
Director
Houston Bone
Writer
Houston Bone
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside the Whale
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What is Inside the Whale about?
A day in the life of Benji, a young gay man who has always looked to others for everything—his absent lover Leo for intimacy, his best friend Ava for companionship, and his eccentric parents for everything else. On the day Ava moves out of their shared apartment, Benji is forced to confront his feelings of isolation and anxiety, which have manifested themselves into a recurring dream in which Benji is hopelessly trapped inside of a whale.
Who directed Inside the Whale?
Inside the Whale was directed by Houston Bone.
Who stars in Inside the Whale?
The principal cast of Inside the Whale includes Andrew Rotilio, Andrew Meikle, Tracy Rankin, Paul Nadeau, Dana Solomon.
When was Inside the Whale released and how long is it?
Inside the Whale was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inside the Whale?
Inside the Whale holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).