Round About Five (2005)

Desperate to get across London to meet his girlfriend off the Eurostar, a man persuades a pretty bicycle courier to take him on the back of her bike, creating a dilemma he wasn't expecting.

Directors:

Charles Guard, Thomas Guard

Writers:

Charles Guard (screenplay), Thomas Guard (screenplay)

Stars:

Martin Freeman, Lena Headey, Jodhi May

Cast

Cast overview:
Martin Freeman	...	The Man
Lena Headey	...	Girlfriend
Jodhi May	...	Bicycle Courier

Storyline

Desperate to get across London to meet his girlfriend off the Eurostar, a man persuades a pretty bicycle courier to take him on the back of her bike, creating a dilemma he wasn't expecting.

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 August 2005 (Hungary)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rogue Films, The Jerwood Foundation, The Long March Film Company

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

When you're in a hurry the unexpected can happen.

Rushing off to meet his girlfriend (Lena Heady) young professional (Martin Freeman) is desperate for transportation - in a city the size of London, at rush hour, it is not so easy. He can't get a cab, runs towards the station realizing time is running out. But he spots a cyclist (Jodhi May) and persuades her to give him a lift on her bike rack.

The thing is it is more than just a quick ride, as he is to find out. Despite the lack of dialogue the actors transcend sound with their looks, emotions and body language - A very cute short film with a longer and louder message.