Perfect is a family drama and psychological thriller set during a holiday in rural France. Rebecca travels with her two children, Abbie and Magnus, and her partner Stuart. The trip begins with the appearance of an ordinary family break, but tension quickly rises as Stuart’s behaviour exposes deep controlling tendencies. He is obsessed with discipline, constantly criticising Magnus, pushing him through harsh hockey lessons, and undermining Abbie at every opportunity. Rebecca, who suffers from a serious respiratory condition, tries to maintain harmony despite her fragile health.

Once they arrive at the remote farmhouse, Stuart grows increasingly unpredictable. It becomes clear that he has forgotten to bring his medication, which he relies on to stabilise his behaviour. As his mental state deteriorates, he becomes verbally and physically abusive, drinks heavily, lashes out over minor incidents, and attempts to dominate every aspect of the family’s routines. Abbie, forced into the role of protector for both her mother and younger brother, begins to sense the danger they are in.

During this turmoil, Abbie meets Lea, a musician from a nearby château, whose warmth, independence and optimism offer a stark contrast to the suffocating atmosphere at the farmhouse. The bond between Abbie and Lea grows quickly and gives Abbie her first glimpse of freedom, affection and the possibility of a life beyond Stuart’s control.

While Rebecca is hospitalised after a severe breathing attack, Stuart becomes even more unstable. One night he corners Abbie and tries to force himself on her. Magnus intervenes by striking Stuart with the hockey stick, giving Abbie the chance to escape. Stuart survives the blow and pursues Magnus into the night in a violent rage. This chase leads them to the cliffs, where Stuart seizes Magnus and holds him over the edge, threatening to drop him. Abbie tries desperately to negotiate, promising anything to save her brother. At this moment two mysterious figures, a man and a woman who have appeared silently throughout the story, appear again and distract Stuart long enough for Abbie and Magnus to escape.

They flee back to the farmhouse, shaken and bruised. They tell Rebecca, who has just been discharged from the hospital, that Stuart has decided to leave them and is not coming back. Rebecca accepts this explanation, relieved simply to be reunited with her children. The family leaves the farmhouse with Lea, and as their car drives through the gate it runs over and breaks the hockey stick that had come to symbolise Stuart’s domination over Magnus. In the distance the two silent figures watch for a moment before fading away, leaving the ending with a quiet sense of mystery.

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Quarter-Finalist (Best Screenplay Script) Miami Screenplay Awards

Official Selection (Drama Screenplay) Prague International Film Awards

Winner (Best Script) MDFF Independent Film Festival