ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Step Back, Doors Closing teaser trailer for the upcoming romantic comedy film set in Washington, D.C.

Step Back, Doors Closing is directed, written, and produced by Carter Ward. The film stars Carmen Berkeley and Reilly Walters, and follows the story of a man and woman who meet one night on the D.C. metro, and and the subsequent four hours they spend bonding together while exploring their hopes, dreams, and plans for the future.

For those in the area, Step Back, Doors Closing will have its world premiere on June 27, 2024, at the Dances With Film festival in Los Angeles, California. Tickets for the showing are available now.

“I am insanely proud of every cast and crew member who helped this intimate, feel-good story cross the finish line,” said director Carter Ward of the project. “If you give this film a chance, I promise you’ll have a smile on your face when the credits roll, and that you’ll understand my admiration for our amazing team. But don’t take my word for it; please, please watch the film and let it speak for itself.”

Check out the Step Back, Doors closing teaser trailer below (watch other clips and trailers):

What is Step Back, Doors Closing about?

“Step Back, Doors Closing is a charming love story between two young adults who long for authentic and emotionally intelligent relationships while navigating the impending realities of full-fledged adulthood. Ryan (Reilly Walters) is witty, down-to-earth, and newly single for the first time in four years. He’s excited for a night on the town, but when his old friend bails on him at the last minute, he gets on the DC metro with the intention of going home. Julisa (Carmen Berkeley) is open-minded, with lots of self-imposed pressure, and is considering dropping out of grad school,” reads the film’s official synopsis.

“After flying from Los Angeles to DC, she manages to break both her phone and tablet. Unable to contact her friend, she gets on the DC metro, unsure where to go next. Over the following twenty-four hours, Ryan and Julisa bond by discussing their hopes, dreams, and fears. Their courtship is universal in that they present their best, most curated selves first, but as they spend more time together, they encounter obstacles that chip away at their armor. Slowly but surely, they reveal more and more about themselves and fall in love.”