Tempbot

Tempbot

2006 · 15 min · ★ 6.3 · Science Fiction, Comedy, Drama, Romance

The film follows a 'tempbot', a robot assigned for a short period of time at an ordinary office, and his romantic endeavours with the Human Resources manager.

Directed by Neill Blomkamp · Written by Mark Fitzloff

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