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Alone Together (2015): Cast & Plot

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Alone Together is a 2015 short comedy directed by Jacob Pinger, starring Esther Povitsky as Esther, Benji Aflalo and Angela Trimbur. It runs 20 minutes.

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Alone Together (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Director
Jacob Pinger
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alone Together About?

The premise of Alone Together without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This comedy follows Esther, a spirited young woman from the Midwest, and Benji, a spoiled comic from Beverly Hills. Despite their contrasting backgrounds and generally difficult personalities, they unexpectedly find solace and connection while navigating their complicated romantic relationships. The film blends humor with relatable struggles, offering a comedic exploration of love and self-discovery.

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Cast & crew

Alone Together Cast & Characters

Esther Povitsky leads the cast as Esther, with Benji Aflalo as Benji and Angela Trimbur as Marie. Directed by Jacob Pinger; 11 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Alone Together Plot Summary

What happens in Alone Together from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tin Lazaro, a bright Art Studies major and a devoted volunteer tour guide at the National Museum of the Philippines, meets Rafael Toledo, a medical student and avid Eraserheads fan, during a tour that circles around a celebrated piece of Filipino art. Their conversation starts with a debate about the museum’s famous painting, Juan Luna’s Spoliarium, a work Raf admires so deeply that a song of his is named after it. What begins as a friendly clash of perspectives slowly blossoms into a romance, and they soon become a couple. Raf pursues his dream of becoming a doctor, while Tin imagines herself someday directing a museum.

Full summary

The whole story of Alone Together, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Alone Together?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What famous Filipino painting sparks the initial conversation between Tin and Raf during the museum tour?

Cars

Cars in Alone Together

14 cars on screen, including the 2007 Honda CR-V and the 2012 Toyota Prius III.

All 14 cars
  • 2007 Honda CR-V in Alone Together 2007 Honda CR-V Important role
  • 2012 Toyota Prius III in Alone Together 2012 Toyota Prius III Important role
  • 2009 Honda Civic in Alone Together 2009 Honda Civic Minor role
  • 2013 BMW 6 F13 in Alone Together 2013 BMW 6 F13 Background role

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FAQ

Alone Together FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Alone Together, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alone Together?

Alone Together runs 20 minutes.

When was Alone Together released?

Alone Together was released on August 24, 2015.

Who directed Alone Together?

Alone Together was directed by Jacob Pinger.

Who is in the cast of Alone Together?

Alone Together stars Esther Povitsky as Esther, Benji Aflalo as Benji and Angela Trimbur as Marie, among 11 credited actors.

Does Alone Together have a post-credit scene?

No. Alone Together has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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