The film plants its action in a sunlit Los Angeles, signaling a mood that blends vanity with vulnerability. Debuting as a feature director, Greg Vrotsos shadows a photographer who tries to straighten out his love life while his city hums around him.
Nick, played by Vrotsos, navigates a post‑breakup dynamic with ex Jessica at a cafe, about three months after the split. The project had its world premiere at Oldenburg International Film Festival, signaling its festival-friendly ambitions.
The storytelling leans toward mood and moment rather than a strict plot. We watch Nick at a photo shoot, trade lines with an old friend in a park, and attempt to re-enter dating, all filmed with deliberate distance that feels minimalist but intentional.
A standout beat arrives during a setup date with Gabrielle. A prickly hostess and a deadpan bartender set the scene for a comedy of manners in which Nick’s anxious politeness doubles as aggression, a vibe some critics have likened to early Larry David.
After skipping the date, he and Gabrielle convene outside for a cigarette, and she later shares voicemail snippets from an ex while they lie in bed. The narrative then culminates at a dinner party where Gabrielle appears, and a child’s earnest question underscores the film’s cringe‑humor heartbeat.
As a whole, the movie can feel drawn out in its minutiae, yet its character work lands with accuracy. Vrotsos isn’t shy about letting Nick be unlikable at times, and that honesty helps the audience relate to him even when he’s hard to like.
Clocking in at 1 hour 42 minutes, the project assembles a lean cast led by Vrotsos alongside Melora Walters, P.J. Byrne, Fiona Dourif, Katie Parker, and others in supporting turns.
Bottom line: a witty, observant slice of Los Angeles life that showcases a confident first‑time director and a cast that plays well against the city’s neurotic energy.
