John Patton Ford

BARRACUDA

by John Patton Ford

While eating ice cream under a bridge, an older ex-convict opens up to a young man about why he chooses to stay away from his children. He reflects on his own failures and his plan to eventually end his life on a windy day, revealing the deep-seated shame and isolation he carries.

BARRACUDA

by John Patton Ford

A terminally ill mother confesses her regrets to her son regarding the identity and whereabouts of his biological father. She encourages him to seek out the man she once pushed away, grappling with the fear that her son will hate her for leaving him behind.

BARRACUDA

by John Patton Ford

In a tense motel room encounter, Sid attempts to bridge a deep emotional gap with the hardened Barracuda, hinting at a familial connection that remains unacknowledged. While Sid searches for remorse or humanity in the older man, Barracuda maintains a cynical facade of self-reliance and emotional isolation.