bound to the tyrant's heart Movies & TV Series

A vertical anthology film exploring love, loss, and everything in between. /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /ˈhɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ Cast & Crew: Director Producer: Sam Zarabi 1st AD: Lauren Wehman DoP: Tahlia Pompel CLT/KG: Hunter Harrison Sound Mixers: Hunter Harrison, Iman Williams PD: Lauren Wehman, Iman Williams BTS Photographer: Elise Blasco MARIA: Emily Bowman MAIRA: Lauren Wehman BOBBY: Rasul Kipkeev GINA: Jaelah Butler NINA: Sissy Ramos SISTER: Nini Chen MANAGER: Alex Renny INSTRUCTOR: Logan MacAulay BOYF: Elijah Webb DESTRUCTIVE MONOLOG: Riley Lincoln COMEDIC MONOLOG: Alex Renny GRANDMA: Hesou Zetelian ZACK: Joseph Proctor COACH: Myles Shawn Watts ALEXANDRA: Jiwon Kim ZENA: Harper Dhadde ALTER EGO: Harper Dhadde SAM: Sam Zarabi ESTHER: Zarina Lerriugs AMAR: Elijah Webb MAYA: Alyssa Reyes SHAN: Rebel Arent FRIEND GROUP: Ubiquitous Heartbreak crew Editor: Frances Chiu Trailer Editor: Ella Lindner Colorist: Ella Lindner Sound designers: Ranita Kwan, Iman Williams Lead Composer: Alex Epstein Assistant Composer: Julian Dante Lead Marketing: Teresita Salazar Cienfuegos Assistant Marketing: Alice Jimenez*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Layla Granger, a rural woman, became pregnant after a one-night stand with CEO Asher Roland. At her son's wedding, Asher protected her from bullies. Pursuing her dream at a media company, Layla faced identity theft by Raina Grand but overcame challenges to win the singing competition. She later gave birth safely, earning everyone's respect.

During his student years, he mistakenly believed his girlfriend was involved in escorting for money. After building his business empire, he bound her to his side as his executive assistant through a contract. Ultimately, amidst ongoing tumult and suspicion, they resolved their misunderstandings and moved towards each other in mutual love.

She has spent years toiling and selling blood to support her son in finishing school and obtaining a successful career. After a decade, She travels to the city to visit her son's family, only to be met with disdain and rejection from the son and his wife, who look down on her rural background. Just when things seem dire, a person she saved years ago, recognizes her and offers his support. With his help, she stands up to her son and his family, but will her son be led to a profound realization and heartfelt regret?

Once an heir to a wealthy family, a genius boy went missing and was picked up by another family, where he was forced into servitude and endured abuse. However, his four powerful aunts—each a legend in her field, from a warrior to a movie star, a divine doctor, and a business mogul—found him and showered him with love, exposing the fake heir and turning the tables!

At 50, facing her mother’s life-threatening illness, Ophelia Jones uncovers a devastating secret—her husband has been secretly sending money to his first love for the past 30 years. Heartbroken, she contemplates selling her embroidery to pay for her mother’s treatment and decides to divorce him. Just when she feels lost, she unexpectedly reunites with her childhood sweetheart, Jacob Hunt. Not only does Jacob selflessly donate a kidney to save her mother, but he also offers unwavering support and protection. Moved by his genuine love and devotion, Ophelia’s heart is rekindled, and after finally leaving her husband, she and Jacob begin a new life together, bound by love and trust.

She was born into a wealthy family but got separated from her CEO mother by accident. Years later, a girl impersonated her and became the family's heiress. When they met again as adults, she became the target of the fake heiress's bullying, and her own mother didn't recognize her. After losing her adoptive mother because of the fake heiress, she hated her biological mother. Then the CEO discovered that the real daughter she had been mistreating all along was her.

The stars of Miss You After Goodbye are back and bringing the laughs on this episode of ReelTalk! Haley Lohrli talks all about her bold new role while Ben and Josh spill about their own unforgettable characters. Just when you think it can’t get any better, the trio face off in an improv game and a lightning round of ReelFast questions. Chaos, giggles, and roasts guaranteed!

To become the heiress of her family hotel chain, Violet Trenton goes undercover as a cleaning lady and takes out the troublemakers one by one. Will she succeed and save the hotel? And is her sexy new COO Kasey Johnson just a powerful ally, or something more?

Three years ago, they divorced. To her surprise, three years later, her ex-husband turned out to be the director of the TV series she was acting in. After this encounter, she realized that he had misunderstood her, thinking she had a relationship with an older man three years ago.

The chaotic pajama party continues! Listen in for a sweet surprise as the trio spills the tea on their crushes, showmances, and the cringiest things they’ve done in the name of love. Things really heat up when they jump on the Hear Me Out trend so prepare yourselves for some hot takes.