Dumping Elaine (2001)

Eddie wants to dump his girlfriend Elaine. He knows he'll be weak and not do it so he rehearses in a cafe with his friend Beth. Of course, the nosy staff get confused seeing him doing this role playing.

Director:

Peter Lydon

Writer:

Peter Lydon

Stars:

Susan Lynch, Matthew Delamere, Emma Pierson

Cast

Cast overview:
Susan Lynch	...	Beth
Matthew Delamere	...	Eddie
Emma Pierson	...	Waitress
Dido Miles	...	Waitress

Storyline

Eddie wants to break up with Elaine, but fears he'll wimp out in the middle of the conversation, so he rehearses in a café with his long-time friend Beth. That day, and twice more, each a week apart, Beth coaches him. Two waitresses overhear the rehearsals and think it's the real thing. As they try to sort out what's going on, Beth and Eddie's motives get cloudy. What's the game, and when things clear up, can the waitresses keep from giving their own tips to Eddie and Beth?

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Plot Keywords:

character name in title

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Country:

UK

Release Date:

15 November 2001 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

H3O Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

9 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

I Never Eat In Cafes

It`s often said that a short story is the most difficult thing to write . I agree that`s true and that`s probably the reason why I`ve never seen a short film that satisfies me , and I agree with the other reviewer who comments on the fact that DUMPING ELAINE is confused . Why do a young couple keep revisiting the cafe if they`ve broken up ? And why do the two waitresses seem so interested in them ? Gawd their whole interest in life seems to revolve around this on/off relationship. Why can`t people just mind their own business ?