Engaged

Greetings again from the darkness. A really good friend tells us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. We don't all have a friend like that, but Darren (Daniel K Isaac, "Billions") does. As Darren's efforts to propose to longtime partner Elliott (Ryan Jamal Swain, "Pose") continually implode, it takes his straight-shooting friend Lara (Victoria Meade) to point out what the real obstacle might be.

At a very romantic couples' dinner, Darren's efforts are thwarted by a hilarious sequence that results in Darren being shaken and unable to pop the question. Then, Darren must accompany Elliott to Kayla's (Elliott's sister played by Candace Maxwell) engagement party, where the two of them are forced to participate in a quite awkward "Nearlywed Game".

Filmmaker Dave Scala makes 'bad timing' a recurring theme for Darren, who finally realizes (with help from Lara) that perfection in life - or specifically in a relationship- is a pointless goal, one that can't be achieved. The mixture of comedy, insecurities, and true love results in 17 minutes of relatable life.

A beautiful film for two basic virtues - the acting and the construction of story around a realistic theme in presumed easy manner defined.

Darren has the noble intention to propose to his logtime partner . But , each new try is covered by difficult situation, from the couples having same intention and making it real to a party and the not most comfortable contest for couple life, to a mistake .

The advice of a friend is the precious key to ignore bad circumstances, accidents and the thrill. And the solution, romantic at whole, seems perfect one.

In short , a seductive short film about that unique moment gentle and fair crafted scene by scene.