Sheriff

Steve Bacic - "Manifest Destiny"

The Sheriff is a re-enactor in the western town of Cain’s End, where he plays his part in the recreation of the town’s alleged history: the Sheriff’s daughter falls in love with an Indigenous young man, and instead of shooting him, the Sheriff extends a hand in friendship and the young lovers get married. The Sheriff plays his part well, but when things get weird in the town after the arrival of Rosalie and Jeremy, the Sheriff suddenly ceases playing the part and actually becomes the Sheriff, who responds to the situation with vicious violence…