27-A Miniseries

A queer anthological period drama set in the same San Francisco apartment that sees two couples contend with their relationships' strengths, weaknesses, individual vulnerabilities and buried desires in the 1920s and 1960s.

1969: John & Patti

Written & Directed by Emily Stern

Patti and John's relationship ends after two and a half years, torn apart by her hesitance to fully emotionally invest and his longing for something deeper. Though they break up, financial pressures force them to continue living in the same apartment, each watching the other explore new connections. While Patti quickly embraces her newfound freedom, John struggles until he meets someone who offers him the emotional stability he's been seeking. When that relationship begins to solidify, Patti must come to terms with a partnership she's only just begun to appreciate coming to an end.

Patti: Free-spirited and lusts after life, being driven by a desire for independence and pleasure. Beneath Pat's carefree exterior lies a longing for connection that she struggles to reconcile with her need for personal freedom.

John: An introspective soul, who values stability, intimacy, and meaningful connections. Though initially resistant to change, he eventually comes to invite and accept it, understanding that the future he desires is only his if he reaches out and takes it.

Rob: Extroverted and magnetic, naturally able to make those around him feel comfortable. He quickly commits to significant others, erroneously molding his identity around who they see him as.

Donna: Dreamy and idealistic, Donna is a hippie soul who chases the unpredictability of impermanence. Though she thrives on new experiences, Donna fears being forgotten or left behind as the world moves on.