The Commitment

Directed by Albert M. Chan

An interracial gay couple adopting a newborn baby meets the pregnant Asian birthmother and receives a surprise that threatens their relationship.
Adoption puts Robert and Ethan under pressure before they have even become parents, and The Commitment is most convincing when it lets that stress expose cracks in an otherwise loving relationship. Albert M. Chan’s gay short film benefits from relaxed chemistry between Chan and Jason Lane Fenton. Some dialogue spells things out too plainly, but the performances keep the emotional turns from feeling manufactured.

The Commitment

Directed by Albert M. Chan

An interracial gay couple adopting a newborn baby meets the pregnant Asian birthmother and receives a surprise that threatens their relationship.

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Adoption puts Robert and Ethan under pressure before they have even become parents, and The Commitment is most convincing when it lets that stress expose cracks in an otherwise loving relationship. Albert M. Chan’s gay short film benefits from relaxed chemistry between Chan and Jason Lane Fenton. Some dialogue spells things out too plainly, but the performances keep the emotional turns from feeling manufactured.