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2025 Sundance Film Festival

Description

Two young men meet in a twin bereavement support group and form an unlikely bromance.

Writer-director-actor James Sweeney’s bittersweet tale of trauma-bonding friendship is a smart comedy willing to confront themes like loss, loneliness, and codependency head-on. Sweeney scripts a slippery narrative to mirror his emotionally damaged characters as they struggle for connection, revealing painful personal truths along the way. With his Sundance debut, Sweeney shows major promise both in front of and behind the camera. Dylan O’Brien returns to the Festival after starring in the 2024 U.S. Dramatic Competition entry Ponyboi. O’Brien has quickly established himself as one of the great new actors of his generation. With Twinless he continues to impress, showing an acting range not only in characters but also between the film’s comedic voice and tender heart.—Charlie Sextro

Available in person.

This film contains mature content and may not be appropriate for all ages.

This film contains strobe effects.

Screenings include closed and open captions, as well as audio description.

Screening Details

Section: U.S. Dramatic Competition
Film Type: U.S. Narrative Feature
Country: United States
Language: English
Run Time: 100 min.

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