Magnificently written and directed by Michelle Arthur, FATE’S SHADOW: THE WHOLE STORY is a romantic epic drama that stars Michelle Arthur, Kevin Caliber, Patrick Stalinski, Kathleen Randazzo and others.

Michelle Arthur plays Eva, who is in a love and hate abusive relationship with her boyfriend Zack. A chance encounter will see Eva discovering her multiple past lives. As she discovers her bond with her lover across multiple decades all the way back to 1840, Eva will finally figure out how to turn the tables on her abusive relationship. Will she emancipate herself or will her messing with time lead to unexpected problems?

The acting by this stellar cast, particularly Michelle Arthur, is superb. Michelle as Eva dives into the role of her life with ease and manages to steal the entire film. She is energetic, funny, and poignant. Her sheer range of emotions is highly impressive as well. Going toe to toe with her is Kevin Caliber as Zack and together, the two elevate the film entirely. The rest of the cast manages to deliver their very best as well, helping to aggrandize the writing through their nuanced performances.

Speaking of the script, Michelle infuses a sense of wonder and originality whilst showcasing the abuse women have suffered throughout the years in the supposed name of love. Throughout the last two centuries, love and courtship were very different as compared to today. Much was accepted that would absolutely be frowned upon in modern day. This is thus a very feminist film without being explicitly overt about it. Equally impressive is the direction that balances the visual and emotional elements of the story quite well. Michelle keeps the pacing on track, ensuring that even those slow moments do not mess with the overall narrative heft. With a lot of ground to cover in around 90 minutes, the film editing by Jeff Vernon keeps the feature sharp and concise. That enables the director to tell the story she wants to tell exactly the way she wants to.

In the technical department, the film is absolutely gorgeous to view. Expertly utilising the light at sunrise and sunset in those precious moments, the visual aspects of the production soar beyond our wildest expectations. Efficient use of lighting also ensures all other aspects of the production receive a glow up as well. Equally impressive is the originally composed music and sound design by R. Kim Shultz that transports the audience into different decades and centuries effortlessly.

Thus, Fate’s Shadow: The Whole Story does its subject matter justice. Juggling the complexities of a romantic period piece with time travel is no easy task but Michelle Arthur achieves that. From terrific acting to spot on direction in many locations and from the brilliant score to creative cinematography, every aspect of the production is top-notch resulting in a film that will enthrall and impress audiences the world over.  For more information, click:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9163782/