

A 12-minute relationship stress test with John McEnroe as a dad? Serve.
With some apprehension, Jared (Richard Ellis) flew across the country to move in with his boyfriend, Owen (writer-director Owen Thiele). On top of the expected challenges of move-in day, they're faced with a practical one that puts their relationship to the test.
Acting
Richard Ellis sells every micro-panic.
Writing
Tight economy: one problem = entire relationship autopsy.

Director
Owen Thiele
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
John McEnroe and Patty Smyth are actually married—Thiele cast a real celebrity couple as Jared's parents.
The film captures post-pandemic relationship acceleration: couples forced into domesticity before they're ready.