Joe and Charlie at the Ranch
Written and Directed by
Christopher Romero

This narrative short is based on a number of true stories. Joe was my grandfather. Charlie was his right knee and our imaginary trail horse until Joe died of Lou Gerhig’s disease in 1976.

The voices of Kip and Syl stitch together the 6 chapters of this dreamy reflection. A journey back to the house on Quapaw, discovered in severe disrepair, presents a physical representation of the decline of a household.

Searching for a sense of personal history, reason, and some sort of closure, Kip and Syl confront their personal ghosts. This is a story of cowboys, of lost dreams, and of broken houses of memory.

Written, Filmed, Directed, Edited by Christopher Romero
Original Short Story, “Winter Dreams on Quapaw” by Christopher Romero
Produced by Christopher Romero
Original Music and Performances by Christopher Romero and Adrian Romero
Sound Design and Effects, Christopher Romero and Adrian Romero
Original Super 8 footage by Thomas Romero and Sylvia Romero

Voices
Syl Monica Summers
Kip Christopher Romero

Home Movie Appearances including:
Joe Montano
Juanita Montano
Sylvia Romero
Adrian Romero
Christopher Romero
Eliza Romero
Ignacio Romero