Watch Jaden Smith Star Alongside Harry Hudson In His Modern Western Film

Last year, Jaden Smith returned to the spotlight by dropping his rather anticipated debut album SYRE. He's steadily released visuals from the stunning project however today, the icon switched gears by starring in a Directed x MODELS-directed short film for his friend Harry Hudson titled Can Cowboys Cry. It has everything you can ever want and more: pastel colored sunsets, dramatic knife fights in the desert, a profound monologue, plus a steamy romance that ties it all with each other. In a press statement, the folk singer explained how the project is a “emotional journey through love, loss and self-discovery in a modern, western landscape.”


“The themes in this film are very nostalgic for me because I grew up watching western films with my Pops and listening to Johnny Cash,” he mentioned. “My whole album was inspired by the music my Dad introduced me to so it was only right that I paid homage by creating my own western. My album is a journey of self-discovery–taking you from a dark point in my life to a light point in my life. 'Can Cowboys Cry' resembles the exact same feeling although told in a different story.”


all the songs featured in the film are included on Harry's forthcoming album Yesterday’s Tomorrow Night. MSFTS hasn't revealed a release date nevertheless, although it's expected to come out this spring. Watch the dreamy narrative unfold in the video below.