Trying
Synopsis
A friendship breakup film. "Trying" follows Nora and Sarah, two childhood best friends who haven't seen each other in almost a year, as they meet for coffee and take a walk around Glassell Park in Los Angeles. Inspired by films like My Dinner with Andre and The Before Trilogy, as well as Esther Perel's podcast, "Trying" explores a critical moment in Nora and Sarah’s relationship as they confront the fear of having grown apart but T-R-Y to reconnect.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Highland Park Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsay LaVanchy, Susan Kemp
- Screenplay & Story
- Lindsay LaVanchy, Susan Kemp
- Original Title
- Trying
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $15K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsay LaVanchy, Susan Kemp
Lindsay LaVanchy, Susan Kemp
Alexander Chinnici
Susan Kemp
Lindsay LaVanchy, Susan Kemp
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsay LaVanchy
Director
Lindsay LaVanchy
Writer
Alexander Chinnici
Director of Photography
Susan Kemp
Director
Susan Kemp
Writer
Susan Kemp
Editor
Lindsay LaVanchy
Producer
Susan Kemp
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trying.
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What is Trying about?
A friendship breakup film. "Trying" follows Nora and Sarah, two childhood best friends who haven't seen each other in almost a year, as they meet for coffee and take a walk around Glassell Park in Los Angeles. Inspired by films like My Dinner with Andre and The Before Trilogy, as well as Esther Perel's podcast, "Trying" explores a critical moment in Nora and Sarah’s relationship as they confront the fear of having grown apart but T-R-Y to reconnect.
Who directed Trying?
Trying was directed by Lindsay LaVanchy, Susan Kemp.
Who stars in Trying?
The principal cast of Trying includes Lindsay LaVanchy, Christos Kalabogias, Samuel Barron, Susan Kemp.
When was Trying released and how long is it?
Trying was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 20m.