One Minute Past Midnight

One Minute Past Midnight

One Minute Past Midnight

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One Minute Past Midnight

2004

0h 11m

6.0(1 votes)

Science Fiction

Overview

In 2058, two apathetic friends run the night shift in a 24-hour convenience store. Robert likes the Japanese girl who works the day shift, but in spite of encouraging signs from her, he won't - or can't - act. Instead, Robert and Steve discuss their views on life. Winner of Gold Hugo for best short film at the 2005 Chicago International Film Festival.

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Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Stan Robinson

Robert

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Acting

Alexander Perkins

Steve

Alexander Perkins

Acting

Haruka Kuroda

Girl

Haruka Kuroda

Acting

Benjamin Da Costa

Boy

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Acting

Mark Cleveland

Customer

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