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Please Hold is a 2016 comedy film written and directed by Tristan Hall, starring Mike Ball, Ben Warner, and Jennifer Aquino. It is a low-budget indie film that centers around the lives and stories of three employees at a call center. The film takes place entirely in the call center where the three main characters, Jake (Mike Ball), Kenny (Ben Warner), and Dana (Jennifer Aquino), work. The three employees are friends and coworkers, but they have very different personalities and approaches to their work. Jake is the hopeless romantic, Kenny is the goofball, and Dana is the strict and professional one.

As the film begins, we see the three employees arrive at work for another day at the call center. We witness their daily routines, the petty office politics, and the sometimes frustrating calls from customers. However, things quickly take a turn when the call center is hit with a blackout, leaving the team stranded without any electricity.

The three employees are forced to spend the entire day together, without the distractions of their work or technology. They are left to entertain themselves and keep each other company as they wait for the power to come back on. Over the course of this time, the characters start to bond and share personal stories.

Jake opens up about his past relationships and his frustrations with finding love. Meanwhile, Kenny reveals some of his ridiculous schemes that he has carried out outside the call center. Likewise, Dana, being the strict one, tries to maintain control over the situation, but ends up loosening up and letting her guard down as she shares some of her personal experiences.

As the day progresses, the three characters begin to see each other in a different light. They realize that they have more in common than just being coworkers, and that they can genuinely relate to each other's experiences. They find themselves opening up to each other and shedding their work personas. They learn to appreciate each other's quirks and personalities that they used to find annoying.

The film's humor is lighthearted and mostly relies on situational humor rather than one-liners or jokes. It's a comedy film that doesn't try too hard to make its audience laugh. Instead, it focuses on the characters' interactions and how they react to the absurdity of the situation.

Shot in a single location, the movie's aesthetic is minimalistic and straightforward, making it feel like an independent student film that one might come across on YouTube. The film's lack of special effects and extravagant location keeps the plot simple and straightforward.

Overall, Please Hold is a charming, heartfelt, and hilarious comedy film. It's a character-driven story that showcases the most unlikely bonds being formed when the characters are forced to band together in a difficult situation. The film's simplicity is what makes it enjoyable, and it's a great watch for anyone looking for a feel-good comedy that doesn't require too much attention.

Please Hold is a 2018 drama with a runtime of 15 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.3.