The Text
Alternative title: O SMS

Directed by Dustin Lance Black

Best buddies Rafael and Diego are teasing each other with their several talks while "fighting" each other in the game. But when one of them gets easily distracted and leaves the room, the other will check the friend's phone to see who is the person who keeps interrupting them from time to time. Then comes a unexpected revelation that will come as a test for these boys.
The Text is a warm gay short film about friendship, trust and the panic created when a private message threatens to reveal more than intended. Dustin Lance Black keeps the teenage dialogue natural and the setup light, allowing the story to move from anxiety toward an unexpectedly generous resolution. Its commercial origins are obvious, but the emotional message still lands with sincerity.

The Text

Alternative title: O SMS

Directed by Dustin Lance Black

Best buddies Rafael and Diego are teasing each other with their several talks while "fighting" each other in the game. But when one of them gets easily distracted and leaves the room, the other will check the friend's phone to see who is the person who keeps interrupting them from time to time. Then comes a unexpected revelation that will come as a test for these boys.

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The Text is a warm gay short film about friendship, trust and the panic created when a private message threatens to reveal more than intended. Dustin Lance Black keeps the teenage dialogue natural and the setup light, allowing the story to move from anxiety toward an unexpectedly generous resolution. Its commercial origins are obvious, but the emotional message still lands with sincerity.