Swiped

The events occur in contemporary times, aligned with modern college life and digital dating culture. It follows the late-teen to early-twenties experience of students navigating tech-driven relationships. The timeline spans a typical semester through Christmas break, illustrating both campus and home environments in a current setting.

The story unfolds mainly on a modern college campus. James moves into a dorm room that becomes the tech hub for Jungle, the hookup app. The narrative also shifts to Hannah's sorority house during social dynamics, and to the family home when Christmas break reveals the app's reach into personal life.

💔 Hookup culture

A central theme is the normalization of casual hookups through an anonymous app, revealing how technology can reshape intimate encounters. The film shows how 'no strings attached' relationships can lead to loneliness and unintended consequences for users and loved ones.

🧭 Ethics

James's coding talent clashes with responsibility as Jungle's design prioritizes connection over consent and accountability. The story questions whether brilliant engineers bear responsibility for how their creations influence real-life choices.

🌐 Technology & society

The app accelerates social dynamics on campus, exposing how online platforms can propagate reputations, gossip, and pressure. The narrative uses Jungle to explore privacy, data, and the ripple effects of digital connections.

🤝 Relationships

As characters confront the consequences of Jungle, the film underscores the tension between virtual connections and genuine emotional bonds. It culminates in a realization that authentic relationships require trust and real-world interaction.