A Swingin' Trio

A talky, claustrophobic dinner-party chamber piece that simmers with insecurity and dry wit, keeping you uneasy and amused in equal measure.

Directed by

Kelvin Z. Phillips

Genres

Drama

Starring

Johnny Walter, Timeca M. Seretti, LeMarc Johnson

Overview

Homer Garcon is an unpublished and frustrated science fiction writer living off the success of his wife, Trude Garcon-Moore, a busy Hollywood producer. As a result, he finds himself "trapped" in lavish surroundings - his luxury jail - and with publisher rejection letters piling high, Homer has convinced himself of his wife's infidelity. Phillips' darkly-comic script follows Homer as he dives into the prickly territories of self-awareness and self pity, in his quest to find the truth about his possibly cheating wife--and himself--all at a Valentine's Day dinner decidedly set for three. A largely dialogue-driven film, A Swingin' Trio is about four things: love, music, betrayal, and one really good dinner.

How it feels

Dark, satirical, cynical and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, betrayal, identity, love

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer (opens in a new tab)