"THE MAN AT THE COUNTER is a lovely and lyrical story of youthful awakening, regret and affirmation which delivers a remarkably powerful emotional punch. Fine writing, subtle but strong performances, simple but inventive camera work, and fluid editing come together to create an involving and very moving poetic experience around this story of a young man coming to understand that he lives in a world that is both lonelier and more full of love than he ever realized." -Woods Hole Film Festival 2012 Narrative Shorts Jury