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Drama | Short Film
Better Call Ryan centers on a young kid named Ryan who takes on the unconventional role of being a lawyer for his classmates—the “bad kids” at his school. These kids often find themselves in trouble, and Ryan, with his sharp wits and determination, represents them in a school court where the principal acts as the judge. The story weaves in themes of loyalty, resilience, and the tension between right and wrong. Ryan's clever arguments and inventive ways of defending his "clients" give the story a comedic yet heartfelt twist. But underneath the humor lies a deeper narrative of the pressures of poverty and the lengths a young person will go to protect the ones they love. Better Call Ryan likely mixes courtroom drama elements with the charm of a kid navigating serious situations in a setting where schoolyard conflicts take on much larger stakes. Ryan's journey is one of growth as he learns what it means to stand up for others while wrestling with his own family's hardships.
Directed by: Bardia Seiri
Written by: Bardia Seiri & Ryan Harris
Cinematography by: Bardia Seiri
Audio: Dillon Lovelace
seiri.
california