A 20-minute gay romcom that'll break your heart and stitch it back together.
“All in good time. I promise he will come to you.” This is something Anthony has been told by his mom. Little did he know that quote would follow him throughout his romantic endeavors. After a few years, being in his late 20s without experience building relationships, Anthony finds himself in a vicious cycle of heartbreak as he continues searching for true love. Anthony’s best friend Chloe sets him up with Justin, who wants a short-term, exclusive commitment. Chloe discovers that Anthony had sex with her boyfriend, Lucas. As tensions rise, Anthony relies on Justin for relief and comfort. Anthony takes responsibility for his actions and reaches out to the person who was there from the beginning—his mom, to fix the relationship that matters most.
Acting
Bijok's eyes do three acts of storytelling
Writing
Dense emotional architecture in 20 minutes
Direction
Hansted trusts silence more than dialogue
Director
Patrick Jensen Hansted
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a wave of queer short films redefining the 'gay best friend' trope by making him the messy protagonist, not the sassy accessory.
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