Exploring love in all its forms, this short film set contemplates human desire from the highs of infatuation to the depths of loss. Is it worthwhile to be "in love" with romantic love (Luv, Me)? Can technology aid one's search for love (Talk to Me)? How do we navigate the loss of our romantic partners (Breakdown and Mabel) and the tribulations of family (My Mother’s Daughter and Thunderclouds)? Most importantly, what can we do to find joy in our relationships with ourselves, others, and our communities (Granny Boot Camp)? This set reflects on what it means to love oneself and others – in full realization of love's power and its constantly changing nature.
Tiffany, a K-drama fanatic and Thanh, an anime and gaming nerd, are roommates fresh out of college. Hoping to help her roommate put themself out in the romantic world, Tiffany secretly makes Thanh a dating profile. Thanh, in total frustration, must decide whether to speak up or let Tiffany walk all over them.
- Year2022
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorNicolas Jara, Yen Dinh
- ScreenwriterNicolas Jara, Yen Dinh
- ProducerNicolas Jara, Yen Dinh
- Executive ProducerKerri Stoughton-Jackson, Damien Navarro
- CastYen Dinh, Quyne Mariah Vu, Brian Jeon
- CinematographerAlex Ajayi
- EditorNicolas Jara, Yen Dinh
Exploring love in all its forms, this short film set contemplates human desire from the highs of infatuation to the depths of loss. Is it worthwhile to be "in love" with romantic love (Luv, Me)? Can technology aid one's search for love (Talk to Me)? How do we navigate the loss of our romantic partners (Breakdown and Mabel) and the tribulations of family (My Mother’s Daughter and Thunderclouds)? Most importantly, what can we do to find joy in our relationships with ourselves, others, and our communities (Granny Boot Camp)? This set reflects on what it means to love oneself and others – in full realization of love's power and its constantly changing nature.
Tiffany, a K-drama fanatic and Thanh, an anime and gaming nerd, are roommates fresh out of college. Hoping to help her roommate put themself out in the romantic world, Tiffany secretly makes Thanh a dating profile. Thanh, in total frustration, must decide whether to speak up or let Tiffany walk all over them.
- Year2022
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorNicolas Jara, Yen Dinh
- ScreenwriterNicolas Jara, Yen Dinh
- ProducerNicolas Jara, Yen Dinh
- Executive ProducerKerri Stoughton-Jackson, Damien Navarro
- CastYen Dinh, Quyne Mariah Vu, Brian Jeon
- CinematographerAlex Ajayi
- EditorNicolas Jara, Yen Dinh