CURIOUS SOUL | biographical drama | Short Film | SHY Films Production

Curious Soul is a fictionalised biographical drama, which tells the story of Charles Darwin's personal struggle to complete his book -"The Origin of Species".

After the death of Charles' eldest daughter "Anna Elizabeth Darwin", he is more willing to proclaim his religious doubt. This creates strain in their marriage as Emma Darwin is a devouted Christian. However, grieving Charles struggles with his own judgements, even questioning his reality as he is forced to keep his theory on hold. He receives love and support from his wife but their different opinions with God continues to create tension in their house. However, things change when Charles decides to confront his illusion. A touching drama that reflects on how the theory of the creation of life was inspired by a death of a loved one.