He's still doing open mics. She's closing Series B rounds. What could go wrong?
A divorced older comedian learns that dating is no joke when he falls for a younger and more successful social media executive.
Writing
Sharp jokes about hustle culture vs. actually hustling
Acting
Swift Rice balances desperate and delightful without tipping into creepy
Director
Juli-Ann De Barros
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film quietly captures a specific 2023 moment: tech layoffs, creator economy fatigue, and the anxiety of older millennials watching Gen Z lap them.
Swift Rice improvised most of his stand-up scenes; the cringe-worthy open mic footage is from actual Los Angeles clubs with real audiences who didn't know they were in a movie.
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