The Handshake
A violent reaction to dehumanizing comments show how close a delivery driver was to his breaking point, while a former world champion boxer relives a sensation that defined his career: perseverance. Lured in to Rickys home with the promise of a potentially large tip, Darren quickly faces brutal sneers over his low paying job. He's pushed to throwing a jab at the boxer in his own home, but ends up being encouraged to continue, silently revealing the planned nature of what was happening. The violet interaction that follows proves cathartic for both, allowing Darren to release built up anger, while Ricky momentarily shrugs off the numbness that followed his rise and fall in fame. Violated, Darren leaves with a big tip.
- Runtime
- 10m
- Released
- 2025
Details
Release year: 2025
Storyline
A violent reaction to dehumanizing comments show how close a delivery driver was to his breaking point, while a former world champion boxer relives a sensation that defined his career: perseverance. Lured in to Rickys home with the promise of a potentially large tip, Darren quickly faces brutal sneers over his low paying job. He's pushed to throwing a jab at the boxer in his own home, but ends up being encouraged to continue, silently revealing the planned nature of what was happening. The violet interaction that follows proves cathartic for both, allowing Darren to release built up anger, while Ricky momentarily shrugs off the numbness that followed his rise and fall in fame. Violated, Darren leaves with a big tip.
Top credits
- Damien Foley — Delivery Driver
- Eduardo m. Pulido — Ricky Alvarez