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An awkward task turned into something kind of incredible.  A first kiss can be awkward. 

It can be nerve-racking. But it can also be magical.  First time filmmaker Tatia Pilieva captured that magic when she asked 20 complete strangers-gay and straight, old and young, but all beautiful-to share a first kiss. What could have been intensely uncomfortable throughout was strangely romantic. 

The nervous laughter and lead-ins-"I'll follow your lead," "What was your name again?" "Can we turn off the lights"-quickly dissolved into chemical attraction. At least in the moments of make out.  

It will almost make you want to grab onto a stranger on your work commute. But don't-this might only work in black and white settings set to beautiful music.