“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” – Mitch Albom

Francee Evans (Kinley Faith), a friend and roommate of Bonnie Gentry (Maddisen Sheedy), is kidnapped. Bonnie decides to ask an old man for help. Hank Cassidy (Mike Gassaway), her former protector during her younger years, was assigned to protect her from her father. She trusts that he is the only person who can help her solve the crime. Boise Police aren’t really trying with the case, while Hank works with Bonnie to find Francee. The case unravels in ways they didn’t expect.

This film by Ralph Cinque is truly promising. Capturing the characters’ emotional depth, the film uses flashbacks, unraveling past memories into present conversations. It is done seamlessly, complementing the film’s style. With a balanced pace and a consistent mood, the film is polished while maintaining the audience’s attention.

However, an editing oversight leads to a continuity error where the characters appear in different attire within the same sequence, only to revert back in the following cut, highlighting a lack of polish in the final cut. Additionally, tense moments are diluted by mismatched sound effects that fail to capture the impact of the combat. This takes away the intensity.

The Forever Watchman beautifully portrays the impact people may have in our lives. It focuses on the idea that those who love and care for you would do anything to protect you.