This reminded me of a French film. The only thing I would have changed was the music. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but jazz would have been better. Maybe Django.

I agree - a simple and strong story and very tidy. People who do not normally lie might do so to protect themselves from shame when faced with a potential new friendship. Clever supermarket and launderette scenes, the "you have no messages" also - these I found deeply intimate regarding the man's loneliness. Neat and meaningful ending with the dropping orange. Loved it - very sweet, very human and the soundtrack a perfect compliment without being obtrusive. Do more on people's quirks - you communicate them wonderfully and simply!