Twinless

In James Sweeney's (Straight Up) disarmingly funny sophomore feature, two young men meet in a twin support group and form an unlikely friendship.

After his twin brother dies, Roman (Dylan O’Brien), an irascible young man living in Portland, becomes emotionally unmoored. After the funeral, Roman joins a support group for now-twinless siblings and meets Dennis (James Sweeney), a lanky graphic designer and hopeless romantic. The two bond and soon become inseparable outside the group. But when Roman meets Dennis’ ebullient co-worker, Marcie (Aisling Franciosi), all is revealed to be not what it seems, as each man harbours secrets that could unravel everything.

 Sweeney’s insightful coping comedy, which premiered on opening night of the Sundance Film Festival, walks a tightrope, shifting between dry humour, gutting devastation and emotional poignancy.

Starts October 23 at Luna Leederville and Luna on SX.