Making Love (2018): Cast & Plot
Making Love is a 2018 short romantic thriller directed by Helen Rollins, starring David Dastmalchian as Writer, Nigel O'Neill and Frédérique Bel. It runs 27 minutes and was made on a reported $40,000 budget.
- Released
- Runtime
- 27 min
- Director
- Helen Rollins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magician's Niece
- Budget
- $40K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Making Love About?
The premise of Making Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A playwright haunted by his past travels back to his hometown to confront a woman with whom he once shared a passionate affair. He seeks to discover if her feelings were genuine, but finds that the mystery and separation were perhaps more vital to their intense connection than any true intimacy. His quest for answers forces him to confront the complexities of their relationship and the lingering impact of his past.
Making Love Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- neo noir
- psychoanalysis
Making Love Cast & Characters
David Dastmalchian leads the cast as Writer, with Nigel O'Neill as Husband and Frédérique Bel as Woman. Directed by Helen Rollins; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Helen Rollins
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David Dastmalchian as Writer -
Nigel O'Neill as Husband - Frédérique Bel as Woman
- Christopher Kelly as Dostoyevsky
Also Starring in Making Love
· 1 more- Dominique De Coster Prisoner
Making Love Plot Summary
What happens in Making Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this intimate drama set against the glow and grit of early 1980s Los Angeles, Zack Elliot, a gifted and driven oncologist, and Claire, a rising star in television management, appear to have it all. They met in college, built a life together over eight years, and share a mutual warmth and affection that feels rooted in shared tastes—whether it’s a love for Gilbert and Sullivan or the poetry of Rupert Brooke, a passion they were introduced to by their elderly neighbor Winnie Bates. Their plan to start a family leads them to purchase a large, inviting home that seems meant to cradle their dreams as they continue to climb professional ladders. Their relationship, on the surface, hums with stability, professionalism, and a quiet, comforting companionship.
Full summary
The whole story of Making Love, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Making Love?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Zack Elliot’s profession?
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Making Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Making Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Making Love?
Making Love runs 27 minutes.
When was Making Love released?
Making Love was released on September 17, 2018.
Who directed Making Love?
Making Love was directed by Helen Rollins.
Who is in the cast of Making Love?
Making Love stars David Dastmalchian as Writer, Nigel O'Neill as Husband and Frédérique Bel as Woman, among 5 credited actors.
What was the budget of Making Love?
Making Love had a reported budget of $40,000.
Does Making Love have a post-credit scene?
No. Making Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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