In a bold experiment to forge instant intimacy, two disillusioned women make a pact to spend 24 uninterrupted hours together, hoping to fast-track a genuine connection. Alia Shawkat stars as Naima, a struggling actress weary of superficial Hollywood relationships, who meets the impulsive and enigmatic Sergio, played by Laia Costa. Their whirlwind agreement—to share every hour, every secret, and every emotion—quickly becomes an intense, raw, and often hilarious examination of modern romance. Directed by Miguel Arteta and co-written by Arteta and Shawkat, this unconventional comedy delves into the messy, beautiful, and exhausting pursuit of authentic love. As the clock ticks, their romantic bubble is tested by reality, their own insecurities, and the surprising interventions of friends, including characters portrayed by Mae Whitman, Hong Chau, and Kumail Nanjiani. "Duck Butter" is a candid, sometimes cringe-worthy, and deeply human portrait of what happens when you try to bypass the rules of dating and get straight to the heart.