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A romantic and nostalgic young woman who's about to lose the love of her life because of his expiring visa, hatches a musical plan to sing her way into his heart and make him stay despite the possible consequences.

  • Gustav Högmo
    Director
    Illuminate, What Happens In The Dark, Camp
  • Gustav Högmo
    Writer
    Virtually Yours, Illuminate, What Happens In The Dark, Camp
  • Victor Sjölin
    Producer
    Bank Job, Virtually Yours, Good From Afar But Far From Good, The Painter
  • Gracie Lacey
    Key Cast
    "Ella"
    Virtually Yours, Earth Girl, Magic In The Shadows
  • Teon Kelley
    Key Cast
    "Tom"
  • Michael Gros
    Key Cast
    "Granddad"
  • Ben Brown
    Cinematography
  • Justin Roxbrough
    Camera Operator
  • Ale Amato
    1st AC
  • Sean Cisowski
    2nd AC
  • Miguel De La Cruz
    Editor
  • Catalina Ferguson
    Assistant Editor/DIT
  • Jerry Celio
    Assistant Editor/DIT
  • Jody Eulitz
    Sound Recordist
  • Miguel De La Cruz
    Boom Operator
  • Victor Sjölin
    Post Production Supervisor
  • Kevin Ruiz
    Script Supervisor
  • Lisset Sanchez
    Assistant Director
  • Simon Sheridan
    Gaffer
  • Sean Cisowski
    Key Grip
  • Jack Woods
    Grip
  • Ember Condron
    Art Director
  • Miguel De La Cruz
    Set Dressing
  • Nouchee Vang
    Hair & Make-Up
  • Ember Condron
    Costume Design
  • Josh Lawson
    Location Manager
  • Sean Cisowski
    Colorist
  • Jody Eulitz
    Sound Director
  • Kenneth Tolley
    ADR Recordist
  • Lisset Sanchez
    Titles & Credits
  • Sean Cisowski
    VFX
  • Victor Sjölin
    Craft Services
  • Rasmus Nilselid
    Production Assistants
  • Samsun Keithley
    Production Assistants
  • John Joveth Jorquia
    Original Music Score
  • Gustav Högmo
    Music & Lyrics
  • Sofia Sjölin
    Choreography
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Musical, Romance, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 20, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Santa Barbara International Film Festival
    Santa Barbara
    United States
    February 6, 2019
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Sose International Film Festival
    Yerevan
    Armenia
    September 28, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Västerås Film Festival
    Västerås
    Sweden
    October 5, 2018
    Official Selection
  • YOUKI International Youth Media Festival
    Wels
    Austria
    November 30, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Changing Face International Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    Winner Best Monthly Student Film, Nominated Best Annual Student Film & Best Annual Original Soundtrack
  • Indie Best Films Festival
    Santa Monica
    United States
    Finalist Best Short Film July-August-September
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Semi-Finalist Best Short Film August
  • Zshorts Film Festival
    Santa Barbara
    United States
    February 23, 2019
    Official Selection
  • SBCC Film Awards
    Santa Barbara
    United States
    May 17, 2018
    Winner Audience Choice Award, Winner Best Original Soundtrack, Winner Best Actor, Winner Best Actress, Winner Best Costume Design, Winner Best Sound Editing
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  • Gustav Högmo
Director Biography - Gustav Högmo

This is the fifth short film Gustav has written and directed. Previous works include Illuminate, What Happens In The Dark, Camp and Is This A Bad Time?

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Director Statement

Having lived as an international student and visa holder in the US for about 4 years, I've seen people come and go a lot. People you might not necessarily be able to see again for quite a long time, you end up always missing someone and those times inspired the script for this film.