The film works wonderfully in its brevity, as well as the intimacy it portrays on screen. It closely controls its resources of the physical space, bringing us tight, intimate shots of the sole two characters, in a manner that remains effortless and seamless throughout. At the heart of the narrative is an integral question, one that perhaps came a little too early in the relationship. Now the answer hangs in the balance in a way that would determine the fate of the two lovers before us. It is loaded with expectation, hope, and uncertainty. When the answer arrives, it is not ideal, and yet, the nature of the relationship still remains defined by intimacy and affection. This allows the storytelling to be straightforward and simple, and yet, be meaningful and heartfelt. The performances play a very crucial role in bolstering this endeavor, eventually sharing a vulnerable, earnest story of two people who may have their differences, but are also ready to tackle them as one.

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A woman sits within a circle of petals and candles. The scene is romantic as much as it bodes within it a preternatural quality of a ritual, a seance. A man soon appears before her, and they talk of dreams and secrets, a reality that blurs into dreaminess, and secrets that should have remained hidden and unsaid. 

The presence of the spectral figure not only allows the screenplay to pronounce an otherworldliness within the realm of the film, it further ensures that a beautiful exchange develops between the two actors, a smooth equation of action and reaction. A story of loss and heartbreaking partings comes into existence as the narrative develops. 
 

Within its conciseness, the film evidences a remarkable economy when it comes to its script and storytelling. Two characters occupy a fixed space, and yet, the lean components are utilized judiciously and efficiently to present a completed, balanced whole of a story.

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