
Sword of Trust
Directed by Lynn Shelton
Produced by Forager Film
A darkly comedic character study about two women navigating absurdity, conspiracy delusion, and their own relationship through the lens of a ridiculous inheritance.
When Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, the only item she's received is an antique sword that he believed to be proof that the South won the Civil War.
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Questions people ask
Is Sword of Trust easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Sword of Trust violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Sword of Trust sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Sword of Trust scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Sword of Trust end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like Sword of Trust
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sword of Trust
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sword of Trust, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sword of Trust, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sword of Trust, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































