Overview
When two lonely men meet they discover something revealing about each other and themselves, invoking the strength to move on.
Screened as part of Shorts programme Heart's Desires. Once you have enjoyed all the films in this programme, check out an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers (available in the Extras tab).
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