5 Minutes to Midnight (2024)

As the clock ticks down in an empty apartment on New Year's Eve, 25- year-old Alex confronts the end of her lockdown romance with Zac, embarking on an introspective journey of forgiveness and personal growth in '5 Minutes to Midnight'.

On a New Year’s Eve filled with bittersweet emotions, Alex finds herself alone in her empty apartment, reflecting on her past relationship with Zac. Their love story, which flourished during a pandemic lockdown, eventually crumbled under the weight of unresolved issues. As the minutes to midnight slip away, Alex revisits memories of their joyful moments and the growing tensions that led to their breakup. Through flashbacks and introspection, she confronts her feelings of blame and longing, realising the need for forgiveness and personal growth. "5 Minutes to Midnight" delves into themes of coming of age and the transformative power of letting go, highlighting Alex's journey of healing and self-discovery as the clock strikes midnight.

Director: Caelan Nicholls
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 5 min
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Screenplay

Music: Alessia De Melis
Editing: Jessica Yarranton, Caelan Nicholls
Original Language: en

Keywords

new year's eve

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 Minutes to Midnight about?
On a New Year’s Eve filled with bittersweet emotions, Alex finds herself alone in her empty apartment, reflecting on her past relationship with Zac. Their love story, which flourished during a pandemic lockdown, eventually crumbled under the weight of unresolved issues. As the minutes to midnight slip away, Alex revisits memories of their joyful moments and the growing tensions that led to their breakup. Through flashbacks and introspection, she confronts her feelings of blame and longing, realising the need for forgiveness and personal growth. "5 Minutes to Midnight" delves into themes of coming of age and the transformative power of letting go, highlighting Alex's journey of healing and self-discovery as the clock strikes midnight.
Who directed 5 Minutes to Midnight?
5 Minutes to Midnight was directed by Caelan Nicholls.
Who stars in 5 Minutes to Midnight?
5 Minutes to Midnight stars Olivia Skinner, Caelan Nicholls, Lola the Dog, Bambi Cheung, Leah Mankarious, Dinh Thien Cao.
How long is 5 Minutes to Midnight?
5 Minutes to Midnight has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is 5 Minutes to Midnight?
5 Minutes to Midnight is a Drama film.