
Synopsis
In this animated short, a delusional young man spots the girl of his dreams in his favourite café and weaves a self-indulgent fantasy story of their imagined life together. Missed Connection examines our universal desire to connect in a world of beautiful strangers. This film was made as part of the 7th edition of the NFB's Hothouse apprenticeship.
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