Pastime

Pastime

Passion drives Us. The Past defines Us.

PG-13 2025 · 120 min · Drama, Romance, Comedy

Told through the first-person lens of first love, this film follows Crosley, a theater worker stuck in nostalgia for a time when life felt full—surrounded by friends, pursuing dreams, and in love. As memories of youth haunt him, Crosley must confront a quiet crisis: is it better to chase passion, or simply hold on to what once brought joy?

Directed by Corinthian Campbell · Written by Corinthian Campbell

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