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Two friends discuss their antagonistic views about relationships while ultimately falling in love for a brief hour.
Two friends, Mia and Teo, meet up one evening and over a glass of wine, they debate the philosophy of love into its very depths.Being polar opposites, Mia argues over the inevitable end and pain that comes with the start of every relationship while Teo is more concerned with the loss of self and the change that occurs in someone over a relationship.
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Two friends, Mia and Teo, meet up one evening and over a glass of wine, they debate the philosophy of love into its very depths. Being polar opposites, Mia argues over the inevitable end and pain that comes with the start of every relationship while Teo is more concerned with the loss of self and the change that occurs in someone over a relationship. By trying to preserve a memory that will forever exist in their minds, they choose to play pretend for the evening and live out the perfect relationship. The film offers a quick glimpse into an alternate universe where after years spent together, Mia moves out of the apartment where Teo and her lived together. A short peek into what could have been and also asking - would it have even been worth it in the end? However, once the hour has passed, they have to return to reality.
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- Release date
- Jul 8, 2024
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
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- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United Kingdom
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