The same situation is played out in different cities (New York, Berlin and Tokyo). A lover has to choose whether to commit to a partner who is returning home. In each case there are other ... See full summary »
This started off as a 30 minute short which Hal Hartley shot in New York as he was preparing to make Amateur (1994). He was subsequently handed the money to expand his half hour featurette.
Emily:
I want you to tell me if there's a future for me and you.
Bill:
A future, huh?
Emily:
Yes.
Bill:
How can I answer that?
Emily:
Yes or no.
Bill:
I can't see the future.
Emily:
You don't *need* to see it if you know it's there.
English, Japanese, German
$15,040 11 August 1996
$263,192
$263,192