Underplayed Gems

Step Back, Doors Closing (2026)

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How it feels

Two strangers meet unexpectedly in Washington D.C. and spend a day together. They explore the city and develop feelings for each other over the course of 24 hours.

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What happens

Step Back, Doors Closing is a 2024 American romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Carter Ward. The film is about two young adults who meet by chance and fall in love after spending the next 24 hours exploring Washington D.C. together. It premiered in June 2024 at the Dances With Films film festival where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Award. It also screened at the Catalina Film Festival, the Chandler International Film Festival, and the Omaha Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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