Let me cut to the chase, short film Wandering Soul is a singular viewing experience that will seize you from its haunting opening scene to its devastating conclusion.

Directed by Josh Tanner for Perception Pictures, Wandering Soul is a ghost story based on actual events that took place during the Vietnam War.

The narrative is told from the perspective of the Viet Cong - a viewpoint rarely depicted in cinema.

Taking place in the claustrophobic tunnels of Cu Chi, Dao (Lap Phan), a Viet Cong soldier, is going about the grim task of burying a fallen comrade.

Being deeply spiritual, he begins a burial rite believing it is vital to putting the soul of his deceased companion to rest. He is interrupted by another solider, Quan (Henry Vo), who insists they must evacuate the tunnels before American forces arrive.

Refusing to leave until he completes the ceremony, Dao and Quan begin experiencing terrifying phenomena indicating the soldiers are not alone deep within the pitch-black bowels of Cu Chi.

Watch Wandering Soul here…

During the Vietnam War, a Viet Cong soldier stationed in the claustrophobic Cu Chi tunnels is haunted by the ghost of a fallen comrade. WINNER - Best Horror Short, Hollyshorts Film Festival 2017 WINNER - Best Horror Short, 2017 Phoenix Film Festival WINNER - Best Director, Canberra Short Film Festival 2017 WINNER - Best Cinematography in a Short Film, 2017 Australian Cinematographer's Society Awards NOMINATED - Best Direction in a Short Film, 2017 Australian Director's Guild Awards NOMINATED - Craft Award, 2017 St Kilda Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION HIGHLIGHTS 49th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival (world premiere) Screamfest Film Festival, 2016 Show Me Shorts, 2016 ZINEBI - Bilbao Short and Documentary Film Festival, 2016 Encounters Short Film Festival, 2017 Flickerfest International Short Film Festival, 2017 Newport Beach Film Festival, 2017 Brussels Short Film Festival, 2017 St Kilda Film Festival, 2017 Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival, 2017 Palm Springs International Shortfest, 2017 Moscow International Film Festival, 2017 Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival, 2017 Revelation Perth International Film Festival, 2017 KEY CAST Dao | Lap Phan Quan | Henry Vo Deceased Soldier/Ghost | Cuong Nguyen KEY CREW Director | Josh Tanner Producer | Jade van der Lei Written by | Josh Tanner & Jade van der Lei Executive Producers | Michael Spierig & Peter Spierig Associate Producer | Alana Jessop Production Design | Matt Putland Cinematographer | Jason Hargreaves ACS Composer | Guy Gross Editor | Geoff Lamb Sound Design | Lachlan Harris & Thom Kellar © PERCEPTION PICTURES PTY LTD 2016 REPRESENTATION: United Talent Agency (UTA) Jordan Lonner Charles Farraro Jason Burns CONTACT: Jade van der Lei - Producer jade (at) perceptionpictures.com.au

Check out our EYE ON SCI-FI podcast conversation with director Josh Tanner!

Co-written by Tanner and Jade van der Lei, Wandering Soul is disturbing, chilling, and unrelenting. Its dramatic power lies in its scathing rumination of how the senselessness and horror of war affect all involved.

Experience our official podcast Eye On Sci-Fi. Join host and The 7th Matrix founder Rod T. Faulkner as he spotlights terrific indie SFF short films and web series.

We are proud of the fact The 7th Matrix has been operating AD-FREE since its inception in 2013. Please help us continue. Thank you!

We also accept donations via Bitcoin using this address:

1EdGZQu1hcpzTYiTzoBD66bFC6ubH1pVL1