Yeah I can imagine its audience is by no means .. hmm .. I don't want to insult others here on Discord but it's simply not one for the .. average guy. Though I would think it would score better with women, having strong female characters.
But maybe at some point in time, hopefully your other projects will be successful enough that you can devote time to a passion project - when just making a living doesn't have to be an absolute priority.
It's a pity there aren't more creators like you. When I think about movies .. they have, to some extent, devolved into action flicks, rom-coms and the occasional drama. But are they following the audience or did the audience devolve because of the Hollywood blockbuster and a growing unwillingness to take risks on the part of executives? There are exceptions of course but the trend doesn't look good.
Need more of you and Joss Whedons .. though preferably Joss Whedon without the inappropriateness toward his cast. Eh. What a world. : )
I actually don't see Penny and Cassian as being in a relationship given their beginnings. The reference to their real names and what Penny says about him does point that way though .. don't paint yourself into a corner. Heh heh. I just thought they should more realistically think of each other as comrades in arms rather than mother/son.