Your best bro might be the one you're least allowed to love.
Bromance is an observational comedy about modern dating and sexuality. Bromance follows the week in the life of an internalized, homophobic Chicagan, David, who's grown bored with his daily life and even his group of hyper-masculine Italian buddies. When David befriends a new-to-Chicago, gay man the film dissects the consequences of that friendship and argues that friendships can transcend social labels.
Writing
Sharp observational humor that weaponizes awkward silences.
Acting
Authentic Chicago Italian-American energy, no caricatures.
Director
Matthew Aaron
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed in Chicago's actual Bridgeport and Little Italy neighborhoods, using local non-actors for authenticity.
Director Matthew Aaron based David's arc on his own journey unlearning '90s Chicago male friendship norms.
US
