In the grand tradition of such cinematic epics as 'The Passion of Joan of Arc', '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Herbie Fully Loaded' comes 'This Loneliness', a coming of age story without the coming of age. Corey Smith stars as Steven Meissner, who is 20 years old and has 'just friends' stamped on his forehead; Steven has pined for classmate Robin Chapman all the way through high school and into his first year of college, but even when encouraged by friends Russ and Ben, cannot bring himself to tell her how he feels. Film uses this classic premise as an entrée into exploring the ways in which young Midwestern men fear, desire and are fascinated by women. Dick jokes ensue.