Synopsis
“The Shepherd” is a profound exploration of faith, redemption, and the human condition. The film follows Father Michael Torres, a dedicated shepherd to his small coastal congregation, whose quiet life is shattered when a figure from his dark past resurfaces.
As the layers of his former life begin to unravel, Father Michael must confront the sins he’s tried to bury and the people he’s hurt. Set against the stark beauty of the South Florida coastline, the film weaves together past and present, creating a tapestry of memory, guilt, and the possibility of forgiveness.
Through masterful cinematography and nuanced performances, “The Shepherd” examines the cost of redemption and asks whether we can ever truly escape our past. The film’s meditative pace allows viewers to sit with complex moral questions, while its powerful emotional core ensures that every revelation lands with devastating impact.
The Cast
Written and Directed by Arie Forma
Produced by, Hunter Vance and Alexander Flores
Executive Producers: Jenna Lester, David Nevill, Onyx Coale, Eric Abramson, Steven Goodman,
Edward Baldwin, Michael Schulman, and Arie Forma.
Starring: Allan Whitehead as Solomon Cohen
Komal Patel as Aaliyah Kumar
Michael Brodsky as Aaron Cohen
Danny Narvaez as Neil Cohen
, Robert Putnam as Ephraim Cohen
, Tyler Horn as Young Solomon
, Nicolas Burgos as Leviticus
, and Lexy Monty as Jaymie Cohen
Director Of Photography: Santiago Orjuela.
Composed by Analia Lentini.
Edited by Hope Miller.
Production Design by Yasmin Quazzani.
First Assistant Director/Contributing Writer: Jack Auger.
Script Supervisor: Eira Ghali
Gaffer: Enzo Trujillo
Key Grip: Ryan Marmol.
1st AC: Roberto Gonzalez
2nd AC: Nicolas Burgos
Sound Mixing by Marcus Smith.
Boom Op: Blake McCoy
Sound Designing by Ricky Leon.
Creative Consultant: Ethan Ray Kessler.
