SPARK follows a hopeless romantic stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over in which he has a charged sexual encounter with a handsome and mysterious stranger. As his feelings for the man grow, so do his suspicions that this stranger may be inexplicably involved in the endless cosmic insanity.

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Aaron, a hopeless romantic, finds himself stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day after an awkward but intense sexual encounter with the mysterious and handsome Trevor. His excitement at the opportunity for a do-over soon becomes unsettling as Aaron suspects Trevor may be the cause of his time loop. Aaron’s relentless pursuit of love forces him to confront his own insecurities and the blurred boundaries between infatuation and self-destruction.

 

Groundhog Day meets Vertigo meets Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in this cyclical tale of cosmic fuckery, Nicholas Giuricich’s feature debut is a wildly creative and story of romance, deception, and the desire for connection mixed with the heady allure of toxic relationships. Can Aaron break out of this cycle, or is he destined to live out his life stuck in the same patterns?

 

Anchored by vibrant lead performances from acclaimed non-binary actors Theo Germaine and Vico Ortiz, and a breakout performance from LBGTQ+ Olympic athlete/actor Danell Leyva.

The film was produced by Berlin 7 in association with Rekon Productions. 

SPARK had its world premiere at Inside Out Toronto Film Festival on May 24, at 9:30pm.

Run time: 89 mins