This Dublin-set gen Z romance starts organically, set on October 31st in Dublin where Trinity College young people are partying in an deserted building.
Sports enthusiast Jason (a newcomer actor) is talking to hopeful indie film-maker Charlie (Liath Hannon); the dialogue is casual and meaningful, playful and profound, reflecting genuine interaction.
“I’m in character acting like an cocky sports guy,” says Jason.
Earlier scenes showed him facing teasing in the locker room for getting his ears pierced. Viewers can virtually see his heart thumping in his chest talking to Charlie, identifying as transgender.
A Night Exploring the Urban Landscape
Both characters venture together wandering around the urban environment; they message a substance supplier to score pyrotechnics not drugs and film each other with a vintage recording equipment.
No one bothers them. This film is tender and charming until a unexpected twist – a development that demands a strong challenge of your ability to embrace the fictional, bordering on unpolished.
Appeal and Authenticity Save the Narrative
But the appeal and engaging authentic delivery of performances from newcomers Lunnon-Collery and Hannon makes it work. The male lead is particularly excellent as his character, full of kindness and appeal on the surface.
Credit is due to the screenplay by debut filmmaker the writer-director, which becomes increasingly engaging as the story unfolds, introducing ideas about second thoughts and the imperfection of memory.
Identity and Guilt
Jason gets a shake to his view of himself: his assurance in himself as the decent individual, a ally to the weak. He feels a wave of embarrassment over a situation from his past, occurrences that he has altered in his recollection to take the sting out.
A notable debut.
