One Minute Past Midnight

One Minute Past Midnight

11 mins | Science Fiction | Aug. 22, 2004

In 2058, two apathetic friends run the night shift in a 24-hour convenience store. Robert likes the Japanese girl who works the day shift, but in spite of encouraging signs from her, he won't - or can't - act. Instead, Robert and Steve discuss their views on life. Winner of Gold Hugo for best short film at the 2005 Chicago International Film Festival.

One Minute Past Midnight

11 mins | Science Fiction | Aug. 22, 2004

One Minute Past Midnight
In 2058, two apathetic friends run the night shift in a 24-hour convenience store. Robert likes the Japanese girl who works the day shift, but in spite of encouraging signs from her, he won't - or can't - act. Instead, Robert and Steve discuss their views on life. Winner of Gold Hugo for best short film at the 2005 Chicago International Film Festival.
Producers UK Film Council, Film Four, Intrepido
Original title One Minute Past Midnight
Directors Melanie Heseltine, Celia Galán, Kate Hughes, Alice Bell
Writers Celia Galán

Cast

Stan Robinson

as Robert

Haruka Kuroda

as Girl

Mark Cleveland

as Customer