A Short Film About Love

The story unfolds inside and around a Warsaw apartment complex, where a dense urban block becomes the stage for intimate surveillance and quiet longing. The courtyard, stairwells, and nearby milk-delivery routes form a close-knit but impersonal community. The area is characterized by everyday routines, late-night windows, and the hum of city life that frames Tomek's fixation on his neighbor. The environment highlights the loneliness that can exist in a crowded city.

💘 Love vs Obsession

A young man’s fixation on an older woman bleeds into a distorted form of affection. The film explores how longing can masquerade as love, driving actions that blur consent, privacy, and personal boundaries. Tomek searches for connection through intrusive acts, confusing desire with genuine care. The tension between romance and fixation reveals the fragility of both desire and moral limits.

👀 Voyeurism & Privacy

Tomek watches Magda through a telescope, turning private routines into spectacle. The act of watching becomes a substitute for conversation, creating emotional distance and miscommunication. The film reflects on how urban proximity invites surveillance, eroding boundaries between public and private life. When Magda becomes aware of the gaze, the dynamic shifts and exposes vulnerability.

💔 Love and Loss

Love is depicted as something human and painful rather than a flawless fairytale. The relationship's power imbalance, secrecy, and eventual heartbreak push Tomek toward self-destruction. Magda’s pragmatism about love contrasts with Tomek’s idealism, leading to a poignant, unresolved ending. The film underscores how love can wound as much as it can awaken.