The Dance

Story

Synopsis

Rebecca and Otto, a young married couple, navigate through a tense conversation fraught with the weight of their shared grief after the loss of their child. Otto copes by immersing himself in work, seeking solace in the distraction it provides, while Rebecca grapples with the pain more openly, finding it difficult to move forward. Their contrasting coping mechanisms create a divide between them as they confront familial and financial challenges. Faced with growing tensions, Rebecca and Otto must realise the importance of finding new ways to understand and support each other, or run the risk of drifting further apart.

Director

Ollie Madsen

Language

English

Release date

9 October 2026

Ensemble

Cast

• Shaman Theron

  Rebecca

• Rama Buisson

  Otto