An ex couple accidentally gets locked in the basement at a New Years Party and are forced to speak about their past, present and future.

If they are exes then (to me) the obvious time bomb is that someone is going to (re)marry very soon. Maybe the next day?
Don't know how to throw that in a concise line though-

"When former lovers accidentally lock themselves in a basement during a New Years party they are forced to speak about their past, present and an immanent wedding."

That's still off a little but do you see what I'm getting at? A marriage of one of them to someone else would be like a bomb to their relationship.

Does it sound compelling? Because I was originally thinking that but I didn't think as far as a short film..if it would stick and keeps people attention.

Yea, sort of but modern day version with a twist.

Two former lovers accidentally gets locked in the basement at a New Years Party and tries to get closure before one of them leaves the country ? forever!
The best example I got unless there is actually a ticking time bomb in the basement :O

Two former lovers accidentally gets locked in the basement at a New Years Party and tries to get closure before one of them leaves the country ... forever!

The best example I got unless their is actually a ticking time bomb in the basement :O

Can you give me some examples of time bomb in that situation? please

I like former lovers. I wasn't sure how to get the right term for the log line. I appreciate the feedback. I am looking to shoot a short film.

I was going for drama but comedy could work.

Yes, I was going for a short. I do appreciate the feedback. I was thinking of a way to make it more compelling as far keeping the audiences attention.