Lead actors Celesta DeAstis (Liza) and Bobby Moreno (Darryl) turned in standout performances – as seen in these stills from the film. These shots also capture the mood of the short – a fine balance of tension, humor and poignancy.

Actor Bobby Moreno in front of the tow truck.

A tense moment for Liza, played by Celesta DeAstis.

Liza explains that she's out of gas.

Liza looks at photos of her ex-boyfriend.

Liza losing her cool with the tow truck driver.

Liza explains to her friend Janna that she's in a bad situation.

Liza, played by Celesta DeAstis, starts to realize that there's another side to the story.

Liza doesn't want to face the truth about her situation.

Liza, played by Celesta DeAstis, wondering how she's managed to get herself in such a jam.

Liza stuck in her broken-down car.

The tow truck driver, played by Bobby Moreno, won't give up.

Night falls as Liza is still stuck inside her broken-down Volkswagen.

Liza pulls it together.

Liza, played by actress Celesta DeAstis, at the local mini-mart.

Liza finally emerges from her car.

Liza heads off into the night.

Liza makes a startling discovery.

Liza realizes she's mis-read the situation.

Actor Bobby Moreno plays Darryl, a Los Angeles tow truck driver.

Liza tries vainly to sleep as the day grows hotter.

The tow truck driver, played by actor Bobby Moreno, starts to lose patience.

Liza doesn't know what to make of her discovery.

Liza and the two truck driver confront each other.

A neighborhood resident enjoys an afternoon beer outside Liza's car.

The cashier at the mini-mart shows some sympathy.

Liza runs into some trouble on the street.

Liza finds no help at the local laundromat.