Going Away Party

Going Away Party

It's weird Jimmy. It's fucking weird.

2022 · 9 min · Comedy

Alison has planned a party for Jimmy, the love of her life, at their local bar. No one shows up. Jimmy and Alison are left alone to confront their future apart.

Directed by Beth Evans · Written by Hamish Allan-Headley

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