Synopsis

Alan (Justin Rice), a musician whose band has just broken up, shows up in New York to pursue his burgeoning rock and roll career. He starts by searching for a drummer for a show he's already lined up, and otherwise goes about the mechanics of self-promotion. He finds a champion in Sara (Seung-Min Lee), a radio DJ who sets her sights on a submissive but uninterested Alan - and finds him a drummer. In his down time, Alan drinks and strategizes with his old friend Lawrence (Bujalski), a grad student, and Lawrence's girlfriend Ellie (Rachel Clift), a journalist. Alan endeavors to keep his shoulder to the wheel, while Ellie finds herself compelled by him. The attraction is mutual, but both parties are reluctant to take a next step. (Official) [via Wayback Machine]

Notes

- Produced by "Sorry, Thanks" director Dia Sokol
- Features songs from (Justin Rice's band) Bishop Allen's debut album "Charm School"
- Bill Morrison, who plays Walter, is a famous experiemental filmmaker who had a mid-career retrospective at MOMA in 2014