Dir. Kazik Radwanski
2024, Canada, 80 min
Rated 18A
When Mara (Campbell), a young creative writing professor, reunites with Matt (Johnson), a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, a chance encounter threatens to spin her life in a thrilling new direction. Bonded by their history and shared interests, the two grow closer, while Mara contends with her strained marriage to an experimental musician. When her husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive Mara to a conference out of town, Matt accompanies her instead and the pressure in their undefined relationship slowly builds.
“One of the year’s best films.” – Siddhant Adlakha, Indiewire
“A beguiling portrait of in-the-moment intimacy.” – Barry Hertz, The Globe and Mail
“Campbell and Johnson have an undeniable chemistry that is magnified by the improvisational freedom of the picture’s approach.” – Wendy Ide, Screen Daily
“A wry dramedy that refuses to placate us with easy answers or condescension.” – Hannah Strong, Little White Lies
“The films of Canadian director Kazik Radwanski are freedom in its purest form.” – Savina Petkova, The Film Stage
