Brink

Brink

Year: 2018

Runtime: 4 mins

Language: English

Director: Jonathan Blagrove

ThrillerHorror

A family’s tranquility is violently disrupted when a stranger invades their home in the middle of the night. Following the intrusion, a young woman finds herself trapped and struggling to survive, unsure of her captor's reasons or what he plans to do. She must fight to protect herself and uncover the truth behind this terrifying ordeal.

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Timeline & Setting – Brink (2018)

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Location

Southern California, local high school campus, skate yards, boardwalk, Pup-N-Suds dog grooming shop

The story unfolds on a Southern California high school campus with a vibrant skate scene. Most action centers around the school grounds during races, the nearby skate yards, and the boardwalk where friends hang out. The Pup-N-Suds dog grooming shop serves as a family business backdrop that underscores the characters' everyday lives.

🏖️ Southern California setting 🏫 High school life 🛹 Skate culture

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:25

Main Characters – Brink (2018)

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Brink (Erik von Detten)

A talented, fun-loving skater torn between the Soul-Skaters and the money-driven rival Team X-Bladz. He secretly works two jobs to support his family and chase recognition, but the double life strains his loyalty to friends and family. After a confession and a heart-to-heart with his father, he learns to skate for fun again and reconciles with his old crew.

🎯 Ambition 🤝 Loyalty 🧭 Growth

Gabriella

A skilled member of the Soul-Skaters and Brink’s friend who faces sabotage and danger during the competition. She experiences anger and hurt from Brink’s betrayal but ultimately forgives as trust and teamwork heal. Her resilience helps drive the group’s comeback and safer racing.

🎭 Friendship 💪 Resilience 🛡️ Courage

Peter

One of Brink’s close teammates and a steady voice of support. He feels the sting of Brink’s secrecy but remains loyal, helping to repair the rift between friends as they unite for the final race.

🤝 Loyalty 🛹 Teamwork 🎉 Friendship

Jordy

A Soul-Skater who values fun and fair play over competition. He helps Brink realize that skating is about community and shared joy, not just winning prizes.

🎈 Fun 🏅 Sportsmanship 🧭 Morality

Ralph

Brink’s father, who is on disability and worries about keeping the family afloat. He teaches Brink that money isn’t the measure of a skater’s worth and emphasizes doing what makes skating joyful.

💬 Family 🧭 Moral guidance 💪 Support

Val

Leader of Team X-Bladz, slick and self-serving, he manipulates the race for personal glory. His sabotage of the course exposes his embezzling values and leads to consequences when he’s kicked off the team.

🎭 Antagonist 💥 Cheating 🏁 Rivalry

Boomer

A X-Bladz member who gets injured in the opening race and later challenges Val’s decisions. He embodies the sportsmanship Brink must regain and acts as a moral counterweight to Val’s ruthlessness.

🚑 Injury 🛡️ Integrity 🗺️ Guidance

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:25

Major Themes – Brink (2018)

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🤝 Friendship

Friendship motivates the Soul-Skaters as they ride together for fun. The film tracks how trust and loyalty are tested when Brink betrays his friends by joining a rival team. The eventual reconciliation shows how shared passions can repair bonds damaged by competitive pressure. True camaraderie emerges when friends stand by each other through mistakes.

🧭 Integrity

The narrative weighs doing what’s easy against doing what’s right. Brink’s choice to pursue money over the joy of skating creates tension with his family and friends. A pivotal moment comes when he confesses and aligns his actions with his father’s moral guidance. The story argues that personal integrity matters more than external rewards.

🕊️ Redemption

Redemption unfolds as Brink acknowledges his missteps and returns to the Soul-Skaters. After facing consequences for his double life, he seeks forgiveness and forgiveness from his friends. The final championship becomes a test of character, culminating in a choice to celebrate skill and teamwork over winning at any cost. Rebuilding trust and pride comes from choosing the fun and community over the spotlight.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:25

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