The Rain 2021
"I don't know how long I've been walking these streets."
A solitary figure drifts through the hollowed-out streets of an unidentified city in this enigmatic short from director Gustav Wärn.
Director: Gustav Wärn
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rain (2021) about?
A man wanders an eerie, unnamed city, haunted by the specter of a writer's suicide and the elusive Peter Stillman. As his mind unravels, the line between reality and hallucination blurs in this atmospheric short film.
Who directed The Rain?
The Rain was directed by Gustav Wärn, who also co-stars in the film.
Who stars in The Rain?
The short stars Axel Atterling in the lead role, with director Gustav Wärn appearing on-screen as well.
Is The Rain (2021) worth watching?
Though unrated on IMDb, this six-minute mystery delivers a dense, atmospheric punch that rewards attention. If you enjoy cerebral, mood-driven shorts with unresolved tension, The Rain is well worth a watch.
How long is The Rain?
The Rain is a concise 6-minute short film.
About The Rain (2021) — A haunting six-minute mystery where every step could be a misstep
A solitary figure drifts through the hollowed-out streets of an unidentified city in this enigmatic short from director Gustav Wärn. Something vital is missing—his past, his bearings, perhaps even his sanity—yet the neon-lit alleyways and hushed plazas refuse to give up their secrets. A recent suicide by a reclusive writer looms over the man's waking dreamscape, while whispers of a shadowy figure named Peter Stillman trail him like a half-remembered nightmare. Every shadow feels like a clue, every echo a fragment of a puzzle that may never be solved.
Wärn and lead actor Axel Atterling craft a moody, cerebral mystery that thrives on atmosphere rather than answers. With only six minutes of runtime, The Rain (2021) distills existential dread into a compact, atmospheric thriller that lingers long after the credits roll.