Ships: Another Way

Director Stevie Russell channels his inner John Hughes and takes us back in time to a classic 1980s teen movie in this promo for Irish electronic duo Ships.

In the video, a young boy takes the dancefloor with the girl of his dreams - but is it all, in fact, a fantasy?

Rotating between two narratives, the promo cuts between the young protagonist on his quest to deliver a bouquet of flowers to his crush and the pair awkwardly dancing at a colourful dream-like disco. Exploring the conflicting feelings of unrequited love, young heartbreak, and the joy of being a kid, it's a sweet, nostalgic tribute to the 80s.