Your therapist warned you about people like Lucy. You'll still root for her anyway.
Lucy, a failed actor who lives in a dysfunctional relationship with agoraphobic screenwriter Paul, is surprised to find herself on the cusp of a none-too-secret affair with her new work colleague, Daniel. The thrill of the chase for a shred of affection takes her mind off her problematic life but she's not sure that she'll ever leave Paul, or that sex with someone else is the true answer to her problems.
Acting
Cahill's micro-expressions of wanting and not wanting.
Writing
Dialogue so awkward you'll check if it's improvised.
Director
Mikey Murray
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mikey Murray shot this in his actual London flat during lockdown, which explains the claustrophobic authenticity.
The film quietly interrogates 'hustle culture' failure—Lucy's acting career died pre-pandemic, making her stagnation feel specifically generational.
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