Xander Phillips
Written and directed by Eveshka Ghost, "The Bastard Sword" tells the story of a fighter, a thief, and a hermit who must reluctantly work together to find a mythical sword that can control minds.
Xander portrays "Tias," a youthful farmboy and fighter with noble intentions to use the sword for selfless deeds, aiming to save his friend's widow from despair. However, he faces competition from a thief named "Mars," played by Martyn Eade, who seeks the sword for more selfish reasons. Along their journey, they encounter a hermit named "Ulysses," portrayed by Seth Easterbrook, who has no desire for the sword but reluctantly aids them on their quest.
The film premiered at East Grinstead Cinema on December 5th, 2018, and was theatrically released in the spring of 2019. It garnered four international awards, particularly praising the score, and secured a spot in IMDB's top 50 longest fantasy films of all time, boasting a total runtime of 3 hours and 2 minutes.