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Waiting For

2020 · 14 min

A small, talky two-hander that turns awkward honesty into something quietly warm and unexpectedly tender.

Directed by
Matt Braunsdorf
Genres
Drama
Starring
Jonathan Marballi, Elyse Brandau, Mia Braunsdorf
Overview
When a man’s clumsy attempt at honesty derails a first date the only thing keeping the two of them there is a desire to try the gumbo. During their wait, however, they come to discover the upside of unrestrained honesty.

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Directed by
Matt Braunsdorf
Genres
Drama
Starring
Jonathan Marballi, Elyse Brandau, Mia Braunsdorf
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • love
    • identity
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour4
    Realism8
    Romance5
    Tension3
    Darkness2
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

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    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Matt Braunsdorf
    Written by
    Christian Davies
    Starring
    Jonathan Marballi, Elyse Brandau, Mia Braunsdorf
    Runtime
    14 min
    Languages
    English

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