Hidden Feelings

“Sometimes the person you're hiding from is yourself.”

Samuel Emerson and Jada Mudita are two strangers who unexpectedly find themselves drawn to one another after connecting through text messages. What begins as a casual conversation quickly develops into a playful and flirtatious exchange, with both of them becoming increasingly curious about the person on the other side of the screen. Through late-night conversations, teasing messages, and moments of unexpected honesty, a connection begins to form. For Samuel and Jada, communicating through a phone feels easy. Behind a screen, they can choose their words, hide their insecurities, and present the versions of themselves they want the other person to see. But when the two finally decide to meet in person, the confidence and chemistry they felt through their messages doesn't translate as naturally as they expected.

Directed by Faizal Samad