Gasman is a short film directed by Lynne Ramsay, released in 1998. The film explores the complex relationships between a father, his children, and an unknown woman with her two children. The story takes place during the Christmas season, which contributes to the holiday atmosphere that is present throughout the film.
The father, played by Martin Anderson, is a gasman who lives with his two children, Lynne and Steven. The children's mother is absent, and the father is shown as being very affectionate towards his children, trying his best to make the holiday season special for them. Lynne, played by Lynne Ramsay, is particularly excited for the party that they are all headed to.
As they walk down a railroad track, they come across an unkempt-looking woman and her two children. The woman is known to the father, and he invites them to join the family at the holiday party. Lynne and Steven are hesitant, but the father insists that they come along.
At the party, Lynne notices that the older girl, who is about the same age as her, acts a little too familiar with her dad. The father seems to be flirting with the woman, and Lynne becomes uncomfortable. The film ends with the children returning home to celebrate Christmas, but the tension between the father and the unknown woman lingers.
Gasman is a poignant and bittersweet story that explores the complexities of human relationships. The film is beautifully shot, with moody lighting and a haunting soundtrack that adds to its somber tone.
