By the Lake
Released just last year. By the Lake is a feature film. directed by Alex Dauphin. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sable Williams, Anissa Matlock, and Lisa Shatterly Boyd
Synopsis
Luce is a Black loner from the city whose hard past makes them distrust the future. Reina is a White firecracker from Appalachia who has never heard a ‘no’ she couldn’t sway. While Luce shoots up in an abandoned warehouse, Reina pops pills at home. Both OD. Luce and Reina’s paths intersect for one day in rehab – Reina’s first and Luce’s last. While Reina sneaks pills in, Luce tries to shut her ex out. As Reina tries to suss out the lay of the land, she finds on Luce by the lake. Luce warns Reina about routine drug tests while Reina warns Luce about chasing the wrong girl. That night, Reina faces the battle to get clean. The next morning, leaving rehab, Luce faces a new one: the battle to stay clean.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is By the Lake about?
Luce is a Black loner from the city whose hard past makes them distrust the future. Reina is a White firecracker from Appalachia who has never heard a ‘no’ she couldn’t sway. While Luce shoot...
Who directed By the Lake?
By the Lake was directed by Alex Dauphin.
How long is By the Lake?
By the Lake has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was By the Lake released?
By the Lake was released on May 3, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in By the Lake?
The main cast of By the Lake includes Sable Williams, Anissa Matlock, Lisa Shatterly Boyd, Sarafina King, Kellen Boyle.