Over the course of a voicemail, a young man checks in with his best friend and reminisces about their long friendship, admitting that he misses him more than ever. But why now?

Serendipity is part of the Words First series of spoken word animations, commissioned to celebrate the finalists of the 2022 BBC Words First talent development scheme.

The words and narration are by poet Charlie Staunton and the animation is by Daniel Smedley. The film is a Calling the Shots production for BBC Arts supported by Arts Council England.

The programme contains strong language.
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