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- A young man sees an attractive girl jogging on his street, then plans to 'run into her'.
JOGGERS is used with permission from Ajitpal Babbra. Learn more at ajitpalbabbra.com.
Mark is on his way to work one day when he notices an attractive woman jogging. They exchange friendly glances as they pass one another, so Mark contrives to run into her again on her run, hoping to make a romantic connection. He runs her route behind her, taking care not to approach right away.
But after a few days, they finally connect, and when he invites her inside his apartment for a shake, she accepts. Seems like a promising start to something, but then when two police detectives show up on his doorstep the next day asking about her, he finds himself in the middle of a deeper mystery.
Directed and written by Ajitpal Babbra, this deliciously deceptive short drama-mystery begins in many ways like a contemporary modern romance, with attractive characters, well-appointed neighborhoods and prosperous homes. We meet Mark at his most powerful, wearing a suit coming to or from work and feeling confident about his place in life. When he spots a beautiful woman jogging -- and she returns his look of intrigue and attraction -- audiences, like Mark, are hooked on the possibility of something more happening. Something more does happen in the course of the film, but it's not in the way that Mark expects.
The deft storytelling takes time to set up Mark's careful efforts to meet Anna, from carefully observing her movements and schedule to jogging her route with her without talking. Then, when they finally talk, thanks to a casual ruse, and Mark invites her over, it charts each beat of their interaction, playing both the tentativeness and latent attraction between them. The smart, attentive writing and directing deftly build suspense, and we wonder just what it will all lead to in terms of romance and connection. Actor Lauren Saliu as Anna is attractive and appealing, and equal parts bemused, guileless and intriguing when Mark finally meets her. She's holding back, but she's also clearly interested.
As Mark, actor Sam Lockwood imbues his character with confidence, though hints of a self-satisfied arrogance peek out at times. He's cocksure and focused on his efforts to land Anna, but being slightly full of himself will come back to haunt him in unexpected ways. Mark clearly has an eye for the ladies, but part of the subversive twist in the compellingly intriguing JOGGERS is how such an eye can blind someone to paying more attention to the world and people around them. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Moral of the story never invite a stranger into your home. Even as a grown adults remember the rules what ur parent or parents taught you.
I agree with you 💯
Facts. Was just going to write the same thing.
If you’ve known that person for a while that is a different story. Either way, you should still be cautious.
& - Never let police in your house without a warrant - Never let anyone see your pin - Never leave your valuables on display - Never have a digital combination safe (or one that isn't fixed for that matter) LOL This guy did so many things wrong.
@@Trav-eller fo sho
Stranger danger is not just for young children. Adults need to heed that warning as well.
this would've never happened this way. She would've initiated contact at first. this movie is goofy
Moral of the story: be highly suspicious if you see someone jogging.
He also shared that he owned his home and was saving up to buy another place soon. Seems like harmless info but he was the perfect mark. Poor guy.
They definitely knew that beforehand, that's why he was targeted.
He should have seen the red flag right in front of him. A woman doesn't go into the house of a man she just met. He should have realized that something was wrong.
@@theeclectic2919 Plenty of women do actually, especially if they’re convinced he’s a nice guy. You can also see him “convince” her to come in.
@@theeclectic2919 I guess you don't get lucky very often !!!
Not sure where they took him after the “arrest,” but it obviously wasn’t a police station
yep kinda sucks. it's pretty easy plot hole to omit too.
Exactly what I thought - otherwise, really good though
I figure it was a police station. Dirty cop in on the robberies to make sure nobody ever figures out the con. I think the real problem is why go through all of this trouble. The girl could've led him on a long jog or taken him for coffee while her friend robbed him and nobody would've suspected a thing. Instead, they went through all of this and he figured it out, so she and the cop are probably getting caught after the credits.
Might have been the police station, actually. My assumption was that those were a pair of dirty cops; perhaps they arrested Anna and her partner, then let them slide on condition that the four of them work together. Anna baits the mark in, the two cops get him out of the way, the two women rob him blind then text the two cops saying it's safe to cut the mark loose.
Also, I just now realized that the victim's name was Mark. He was the 'mark' of the con. Nice bit of subtle foreshadowing.
@@davidstorrs I agree 100%
As soon as you start thinking with your centre leg. Everything goes awry very fast.
...and that's what has led to 8 billion...and counting!
I love how this makes us examine gender bias. Got me looking inward to why I made certain assumptions and was afraid for the female protagonist initially
His behavior was still creepy.
Sad, he was just trying to meet someone. I initially was concerned for her going into his home. It was upsetting to see how people manipulate and use people.
Exactly.
Looks are indeed deceiving. A beautiful and innocent-looking woman can actually be a hard criminal.
This perfectly highlights the dangers of lust. He was so attracted to her that he didn't stop for a second to consider what type of person she could be. Great storytelling
What? The dangers of lust? Ok
@@usernotfound7481 yes, the dangers of lust. Nothing else enticed him to her but how pretty she was. And look where it got him
This film was ridiculous.
Dangers of lust😂😂
You mean the dangers of trust?!
The unlocking the phone thing is so real. Glad they put that in
Moral of the story..... When they can't annoy you in a gym, they'll get you on the streets. 😉😆
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lol 😂😂😂😂
.. this guy obviously glanced at one of these chicks working out at his local gym - she went home and told her flatmate and they decided to get revenge.
wrong head doing the thinking.
@@acornsucks2111 As usual !
I knew there was going to be a significance to the view from the car as they were talking. A good story, well told.
I was wondering what the significance was of the rocking about as if it was in a storm, while the vegetation was unaffected!
So where did the "detectives" take him. That part doesn't make much sense.
Am writer. The police station. They're crooked cops.
Why do they have to be crooked?
@@LathamFell So that they're in on it. An honest cop would be a wild card from the perspective of the thieves.
I think this video has a great message. We should always get to know strangers in public places or events. This man invited her into his house when he only knew her for what, an hour? The problem with this world is too many dishonest people walking out there; unless you have something life changing, they will not have the patience to put up with multiple public meetups. This is the greatest countermeasure we have.
Tip: if you find out you’re being investigated for a murder case, DO NOT ANSWER ANY MORE QUESTIONS! CALL. A. LAWYER.
I don't understand why that is so hard to understand to many people.
Very, very clever short film, with twists and turns, really enjoyed it!
I don't know if it would ruined the ending but to give it a somewhat more of a plot twist, I thought of a continuation. The guy plans a revenge. He actually kidnaps her. When the actual police come to investigate he easily dodges punishment telling about the previous incident.
It would've turned into a thriller horror short, but it would've kinda fit into this theme.
@@SimpSanji I thought there were already good twists in it... Starts off as a romance, but next thing you know the girl is missing and he is being suspected, we are worried for her and wonder what he could've done, then we see in fact the major twist is they are thieves who are robbing him. That's pretty good IMO.
I would love a continuation of this story actually, I would easily watch a feature film version of it where we see the background to the girls and if the man did anything to get to the bottom of it. But I appreciate this is a short film and only a short story can be told. Here it seems it's more about the man's journey from perving on joggers to learning his lesson.
@@SimpSanji There already was a good twist though, the romantic prospect who was thought missing was actually a thief who was scamming him. If he wanted his revenge he would have to find her which I think wouldn't be easy and remember this is a short film so you can only tell a shorter story.
Everyone likes roses 🌹,
but they don't think about
the thorns.
Happy Valentine's day.
Moral of the Story.. running is bad for you
Well yeah. Running sucks. Much better cardio.
This was very clever plot twist.
A story well told. I think the clues during the film could have been emphasised more and also better camera angles would have made the movie feels more alive. but apart from that, the script was great and a very well result over all
Where did the guys bring him so make it seem legit?
Why didn't he call the police?
Maybe they were crooked cops.
@@kengrew2616 or some guys who pretends they are cops that have connections with real cops, happens in my country.
Why don't you think he went to a police station?
Even his house number was 69. 2:47 timelapse
A fellow doom slayer)
I noticed the house number too
The next number was 71. Suspicious omission of 70 or maybe 70 exists only in another dimension 😂😂.
@@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 Houses/properties are usually numbered even on one side of the street, odd on the other, alternating. So it would be normal for a house numbered 69 to have 67 and 71 on either side of it.
@@proto57 Thanks. I forgot about that possibility.
I knew exercise was bad
It was an okay short. It would've been better if they had shown what was in the case and if he had somehow gotten back at her in some way instead of the bland ending we had. Also, how do you not notice a phone in your fridge for an entire day.
Simple,
"It's Soo Valuable That Even The Writer Can't Imagine What That Item Is"
(That, and probably because they can't afford a legit high-valuable goods, that's why they probably put flashlight or lightbulb inside that safe just "for some gold effect")
Well... I wouldn't notice a phone in the fridge as I barely open the door. Ever. I'm good with most things at room temp.
BUT! I agree completely with you on the ending. He sees someone -- a girl at that -- jogging right by him after suspecting her of robbing his house and he walks away?
The only other thing that 'bothered me' was that he got fit REALLY QUICKLY. I know a bit about running from cross-country in high school. You don't get up to speed in what essentially was a day.
@@imashadow699 Yeah, I thought mostly to save money too, still they could have bought some cheap gold bar props or something. Truthfully him not noticing the phone for a whole 24 hours in the fridge bothered me more lol.
@@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing Yeah, when I saw him keeping up with her I thought he's either dying inside or he secretly runs at night.
@@LordKohaegan It would have been an easy detail to fix.
Its a modern retelling of the old thing where women cross the street because theyre scared to get robbed or hurt by the guy coming towards them. this guy crosses the street to avoid a women because last one mugged him.
Cost of living must be really affecting the police.
And ... another guy chases a piece of tail to his own doom.
Really good short film! Lots of layers in the story including commentary on corruption within authority, gender bias, looks bias and class which most people will miss if they are not paying attention.
He was watching her, while they were watching him, lol nice twist.
She was like a ghost, in and out, never to be seen again.
The "cops" and the 2 women were all in on it, lol! Good story!
These two played a player. Very easy to do if you are distracted by greed, lust, or blindness.
Seems to me like a fairly average guy .
Woah, did not see that coming at all! Amazing short film!
Moral : don't trust any investigating officer until n unless u ask them their id’s n also call police right away
I started off thinking he was the pervy no gooder. very good.
I think th read you got there was the same one I did. It happened to me when the pair ran by the girl coming at them and he turned to watch as if it were just another of the same model.
The media has trained you well
Overall, a very well crafted film. The entire 15 minutes provided an engaging plot with a twist that subverts the audience expectations. Music was tasteful and the production was excellent. Great work!
Entertaining, well made, great music, great cast! Awesome effort from a film maker, cast and crew starting out! 👏 Keep up the fantastic work. I appreciate your art and your willingness to put it out into the world. 👏🤗✨️
Moral of the story: Don’t trust anyone who comes into your house and opens your fridge without washing their hands
I thought I was the only disgusted that she didn't wash her hands.
trust is hard currency... hard to earn, easy to spend ... ( the moral of the story...)
How about . . . Trust Is Hard-Earned, Easily Lost, Difficult To Reestablish. . . And Key To Absolutely Everything
@@HookBeak_66 The word ''currency'' is there for a reason... everybody understands and respects currency... but not all understand and respect trust... I made it simple for everybody... if you think you're ''special'' then it's not for you...
@@user-McGiverm Displaying your own photo makes you special Nikos.
good one. we need a part 2 of it, A revenge sequel. btw what was in the vault?
A very valuable lamp I reckon /s
See Marcellus Wallace 😉
@@planreviewPulp Fiction Film 📼 Scene?
So are we to believe the two men were corrupt policemen? Or did they find some reason to free the arrested man without ever taking him to a police station?
They were all in the scam together.
@@kengrew2616 So why didn't he appear back at his flat with the police?
@@BrianG61UK They probably told him they were releasing him 🙄,and he made his way back home alone.
@@kengrew2616 Yeah seems that way.
@@gemstar7286 Without ever going to a police station? When watching, it felt to me like he was with them an awful long time to have not been taken in to a police station.
Nice twist! Thank you for sharing.
🙋🏼
The reason why running is a SOLO affair!
The moral of the story is: Don't run behind the hole; run behind your goal.
So the two cops were with Anna and her friend in this. I suppose they were real cops otherwise how could have they pulled it off without taking him to the police station?
Loved it, great short!
Why don't you think they took him to a police station?
Quite good! Just a bit of quality and it could easily be turned into a mini series 👍
Its just .. Another knock knock ..knockout!!😂😂😂
Didn’t see that coming! Fun story!
8:06 Cops are like vampires: they can only come in if you let them!! Don't.
You live and you learn🙂
expensive date
Love these
A great story highlighting realities, good script 🔝
What a great film! Amazing acting and story!
Great short movie, unexpected twist! Made me question if I should be so quick to judge people
Bottom line is don’t touch jogging girls?
What a Film
2:47 lol that address
I weep, not for the protagonist in this film, but to all the guys out there who will now forever be alone because of its implied message.
When she said that you dropped your phone I couldn’t stop laughing cause it’s obvious that he placed it on the floor to tie his shoe laces 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Detectives: let’s Jog with us as well
He ran into her, she ruined him.
In real life, she would have whipped out her phone to take a video of the creepy guy looking at her and shamed him all over the internet after the first glance.
Lmao
I didn't see that coming 😮
Sadly this is another reason there is such a high percentage of young men who are single and want to keep it that way .
Nope! .. you're just looking for an excuse as to why you're single.
The video is not real life ..
@@Chris_Sheridan Why are you being so rude, who hurt you?
@@Chris_Sheridan 😅
Arranged marriage is best .❤
this is probably the best channel of yt
moral of the story: be very careful of a beautiful woman; looks can really be deceiving.
Nice little pulp fiction reference there
Nice nod to pulp fiction. Iykyk
You picked up on that too? With the safe?
Marcellus Wallace will not be happy to see this
I just recall the protagonist, the two girls, and the two cops. So who are all the other actors listed in the credits?
Moral of the story: don't follow your eyes!
Ah , those conniving coppers.
Interesting twist ❤ it well done 😊
Very intriguing!
" You dropped your phone" that wasn't Normal
Thanks!
Moral of the story: hot girl out of your league won't come hitting on you unless they have something else in mind.
Very good concept
and the fact that his house number is 69 indicates something already
What Police Station was he taken to? I'm a wee bit confused.
The man ain't jogging his entire life 😂
11:30 cop was definitely smiling
Very clever! At first he seemed quite sus!
Very sus for trying to meet a girl that flirted with him. What.. What is going on with this world?
Oh well, gotta take the good with bad and vice versa 😮
Thirst trap 🤣
Great short film, but Ending could have been better.
For a sec I thought the girls were wearing the same hoodies from the omeleto store 😁
Next time Mark will stick to his OnlyFans subscription. Lesson learned.
great house number by the way🤣🤣🤣
Nice beginning. The 'jackpot' thing in the vault, though, is a bit lost in space, IMHO.
Never believe a girl who walks funny....
Pretty good!
If he was a runner, he would recognize that she is not a real runner or just a runner.
Thank you
Beautifully written and acted!!! 😮
I think this portraits really well how difficult it's to find attractive girls in the UK.
Nice
Don't run behind the gold diggers 😢😢
The conner got conned. This is what happens when you think with the wrong head.
1:19 I’m calling it now: she’s a cannibal.