After a traumatic car accident, Rose loses her memory. Confined in a room with two friends, she begins to sense that something is off. As small details stop adding up and trust starts to erode, Rose must decide whether to face the truth or continue living in a lie.

Peppermint gum is a short film that covers topics such as Amnesia, Gaslighting and PTSD.

The film is deeply personal and entirely based on true events.

“…I experienced long-term memory loss following a car accident. That’s why I wrote Peppermint Gum to explore the horror that hides behind politeness, and how easily a person can be gaslit under the guise of friendship…”

- Paule Sydr, director of Peppermint Gum

The project is being created entirely by an international team of women—from Ukraine, India, Switzerland, Serbia and USA.

Marigold

Executive producer

Rose

Writer

Director

Director of photography

Vivian

Executive producer

Remington Moses

Austin Newsted

Schuyler Reid

Isaiah Moore

Private screening of Peppermint Gum at Marylin Monroe Theatre

Official selection for Eastern Europe festival 2025

The film was released in August 2025.