The Breaker Upperers

• Comedy

A deadpan, refreshingly cynical romantic comedy set against the backdrop of Auckland, New Zealand, *The Breaker Upperers* centers on two women who’ve turned professional heartbreak into a lucrative, if morally questionable, business. Their detached, almost clinical approach to dissolving relationships is upended when one begins to experience an unexpected crisis of conscience, leading to a hilariously awkward unraveling of their friendship and a series of increasingly chaotic interventions. The film distinguishes itself through its unflinching portrayal of flawed characters navigating the messy realities of modern dating, sidestepping saccharine tropes in favor of sharp wit and surprisingly tender moments of vulnerability as they confront their own stunted emotional growth. It's a uniquely observational comedy, fueled by a distinctly Kiwi sensibility and a bittersweet exploration of connection and self-sabotage.