The short sketch is endearing and hilarious in the most innocent ways. Two British men are in Australia where a helpful local acquaints them with their surroundings. 

 However, owing to the differences in their accents, the two often miss details of his anecdotes. At the same time, there is also a loose understanding, to say the least, of the native lingo and the ways in which it is employed colloquially. 
 
The narrative does a sincere job of portraying this miscommunication for the viewer. It remains lighthearted throughout, offering only an exchange between its characters, further marked by chemistry and an easy flow of conversation, while continuing to be defined by the aforementioned levity.

G*day! | Short Film Nominee

Chess is desperate to secure a job which is why when he gets a prompt response to his application over email, he is quick to see the positives in it, one might argue, even a little too quick. He runs with the excitement and cheer dawning upon him that he has gotten the position, swiftly calling up his mother to share the news. 

This is followed by a heartfelt proposal to his girlfriend, as well as a conversation on securing a penthouse for their new life, a house completely out of his budget. Watching the protagonist run from pillar to pole in his glee which is based on a miscommunication is akin to watching a train wreck waiting to happen without the ability to stop or alter its course in any way. 

The end result becomes an amusing narrative, even if conjured at the expense of the hapless protagonist. While Chess's story might have begun with much enthusiasm, it soon fizzles out with the eventual outcome; though entertaining for the viewer, it is a horrid death knell for all of his happy plans.

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