Despite an unrivaled talent for communicating, Jake has trouble talking to women. When an impossible situation presents itself, Jake ignores the signs and goes on a wild goose-chase to pursue his quest for love. When his plan is foiled, a new best friend helps him finally express himself successfully to a woman – without uttering a single word.
Acting
Michael Levi Harris nails fluent gibberish in a dozen fake languages.
Writing
Whip-smart dialogue that weaponizes linguistic nerdery for comedy.
Direction
Michael Urie keeps 25 minutes tight, no fat, all heart.
Director
Michael Urie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Michael Levi Harris invented most of Jake's 'languages' on the spot during filming; the director only kept the most convincing gibberish.
The film quietly critiques polyglot culture — Jake collects languages like trophies but communicates nothing meaningful until forced into silence.
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