Rust

The primary emotional responses for 'Rust' are centered around the harsh realities of its Western setting and the tragic, high-stakes plot. Audiences will predominantly feel Sadness and Melancholy due to the boy's orphaned status and the overall somber tone. Empathy will be strong for the boy's unjust predicament and his desperate flight with his estranged grandfather. Anxiety and Anticipation will be high as the characters are constantly on the run, facing the threat of capture and the dangers of the frontier, while also evoking Fear of the consequences. There will also be elements of Anger at the injustice and Curiosity about the outcome of their perilous journey and the development of their relationship.