Hurt Penguins

A wry, low-budget character piece that coasts on awkward charm and the slow souring of a scam.

Directed by

Myra Fried, Robert Bergman

Starring

Daniel Kash

Overview

Harriet and her boyfriend Nick are rock musicians in their thirties, desperately trying to land a recording contract. Harriet hatches a plan to get the rich older bookworm, Jeremy, to fund them by stringing him along by pretending to love him. She even goes so far as to marry him, hoping for a quick divorce.

How it feels

Cynical, satirical, melancholic and light. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Deception, ambition, love, betrayal

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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