The Thistle in the Kiss

The Thistle in the Kiss is a drama about a man named Declan who experiences a string of holiday misfortunes. After his partner, Stephanie, ends their relationship while they are traveling to a Christmas meal, Declan attempts to hide the breakup from his family. This secrecy lasts until New Year's Day, when a vehicle failure leads his sister, Rachel, to offer her assistance. Her persistent questioning eventually forces Declan to acknowledge and address the mistakes he has made in his personal life.

The film was directed by Craig Andrew Robertson, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Leonora Cooke and C.J. Lazaretti. Robertson took on the lead role of Declan, while Cooke and Sarah Coyne played Stephanie and Rachel, respectively. Produced in the United Kingdom by Blazing Griffin, Freestyle Digital Media, and Felt Like Running Productions, the project featured a credited crew of 62 people. The movie has a runtime of 80 minutes.