The Plants Are Listening (2014)

Philosophical insights routinely give way to moments of lush cinematic reverie in this breezy narrative shot in sun-dappled Florida. In the midst of watching a dog (Kaji the Dog), phoning a pretty girl (Dominique Joelle), and entertaining a neighbor (Robin Morrissey-Jones), eccentric twins Simon and Dave (writer-director Dave Andrae) become immersed in intriguing conversations while amusing themselves and, to varying degrees, those around them. Colorful and at times humorous, The Plants Are Listening weaves together a unique array of artistic influences that's oddly harmonious. Features original music by New Zealand singer-songwriter Robert Scott (of The Bats and The Clean), Vicekopf (a.k.a. Gregory Whitehead), and People's Palms.