After getting dumped for the 11th time in a row, Frankie discovers that she has a "loser in love" gene, which predisposes her to chronic failure and rejection for the rest of her life. She decides to embark on a quest to change her romantic future.
Acting
Maeve Dermody balances despair and charm effortlessly.
Writing
The 'loser gene' premise commits fully without getting too precious.
Director
Sasha Collington
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Sasha Collington developed this from her own short film, expanding a 12-minute concept to feature length.
The 'Type D' gene concept satirizes both self-help culture and dating app algorithm determinism without fully committing to either critique.
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