Still from while I was away

Movie

while I was away

2026Drama4mEnglish

‘while I was away' follows a group of four friends spending an ordinary day together, but beneath the laughter and nostalgia, one of them feels increasingly disconnected. As the day unfolds, memories and dreamlike moments blur the line between being surrounded by people and truly feeling present. A short film about friendship, isolation and the quiet distance we can feel, even when we're never physically alone.

Story Line

‘while I was away' follows a group of four friends spending an ordinary day together, but beneath the laughter and nostalgia, one of them feels increasingly disconnected. As the day unfolds, memories and dreamlike moments blur the line between being surrounded by people and truly feeling present. A short film about friendship, isolation and the quiet distance we can feel, even when we're never physically alone.

8.1Global · TMDB

Nine-factor breakdown

SHOWING: GLOBAL
Story
7.5
Acting
7.5
Visuals
8.2
Emotion
7.6
Comedy
7.7
Pacing
8.1
Sound
7.7
Directing
7.5
Rewatch
8.1