“They'll grow up another day”
Over the course of one stagnant day in a small town, two directionless, codependent dorks stumble through friendship, insecurity, and love while doing everything they can to avoid growing up.
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Cast
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Mathieu Aussant
Matt
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Luke Smith
Lucas
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Sophie Brander
Ella
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Connor Blanchard
Mark
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Autumn Roy
Anna
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Adrian Ray Saliendra
Store Worker
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Brianna Lyttle
Katie
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Hutch Vicaire Director · Mathieu Aussant Story Ben Gaudet Cinematographer
Budget $1.6K · First release December 20, 2026
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Budget
$1,600
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Canada · December 20, 2026
Theatrical · Toronto International Short Film Awards
No release date listed for United States.
Canada
November 6, 2027 · Premiere · Silverwave Film Festival
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