Heartbeats in the Ruins
- Tagline
- Love knows no realm, no ruin, no end.
- Description
- In a near-future world teetering on the edge of ruin, two souls are bound by a love that transcends life and death. James Marsbean stars as a wistful ghost, lingering amidst the remnants of a once-thriving city, his spirit tethered to the earth by unfinished business. Dylan McDemuffin plays a rugged supernatural hunter, whose latest quest leads him to the very heart of the disaster zone, where he encounters Helen Meringue, the beautiful and enigmatic angel assigned to guide lost souls to peace. Under the formal direction of Michael Stingray, 'Heartbeats in the Ruins' weaves an ethereal tale of survival, where love blossoms in the face of catastrophe, and hope glimmers in the shadows of desolation.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 2.80
- ReleaseDate
- 08/18/2022
- Genre
- Romance
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
In 'Heartbeats in the Ruins,' director Michael Stingray crafts a cinematic tapestry that is as haunting as it is romantic, set against a backdrop of apocalyptic decay. Marsbean's portrayal of the lingering ghost is both evocative and somber, lending a spectral grace to the film's atmosphere. McDemuffin's ruggedness adds a necessary grounding to the ethereal setting, as he navigates the nuances of his character with a commendable balance of stoicism and curiosity. Meringue, as the angelic presence, is a luminous counterpart, her performance imbuing the narrative with a transcendental quality that is both alluring and serene. The film bravely attempts to marry the spectral with the corporeal, seeking the light of love in a world shrouded in darkness. While 'Heartbeats in the Ruins' occasionally stumbles under the weight of its own lofty ambitions, struggling to maintain a cohesive pace amid its myriad themes, it ultimately serves as a poignant meditation on the endurance of love against insurmountable odds. The MPAA's PG rating ensures that the film's themes are explored with a subtlety befitting a wider audience, making it an accessible if not entirely seamless, piece of speculative fiction.