Ariane

Ariane Kusnetzowa completes her high school education in Zurich, marking her transition to adulthood. This milestone sets the stage for her decision to pursue studies abroad. The moment signals her readiness to leave familiar surroundings in search of opportunities.

Ariane travels from Zurich to Berlin to continue her studies, seeking a new environment and independence. Her journey is driven by ambition and a desire to prove herself. The move introduces her to the city's cultural backdrop, including an opera encounter that changes her course.

During a visit to the opera, Ariane meets Konstantin Michael, a well-mannered, much older gentleman with a magnetic charm. He makes clear his plan to spend a short time with her before leaving. Ariane, eager to win him over, begins to pretend she already has worldly experience.

Konstantin's point of view is laid bare as he announces his transient presence and desire to depart someday. Ariane participates in the game, trying to impress him by playing the role of a seasoned adventuress. The playful deception plants the seeds for a fragile, intoxicating relationship.

Ariane and Konstantin spend a holiday in Italy, where romance intensifies and the trust between them deepens. The carefree days contrast with Konstantin's impending departure. When the holiday ends, he leaves Ariane without hesitation, shattering her world.

Returning to Berlin, Ariane contemplates revenge for the humiliation she suffered. She plots how to regain control or hurt Konstantin as a way to avenge her heartbreak. The mood is tense, and her feelings remain unresolved.

Konstantin comes back to Berlin and arranges to meet Ariane, reopening the emotional space between them. The choreography of their interaction moves toward a confrontation where true feelings begin to surface.

In a charged exchange, Ariane cannot contain her feelings and confesses her love for Konstantin. The argument becomes a turning point, revealing the depth of her emotions and his possible shifting perspective.

Ariane decides to end the Konstantin chapter for good, signaling a turning point toward self-preservation and emotional clarity. She asserts her boundaries and readiness to move on, even as their feelings linger.

The two say farewell at the train station, a moment heavy with unresolved longing. Ariane watches the departing Konstantin, unsure of the future but determined to move forward.

As the train starts, Konstantin lifts Ariane onto the moving train, a dramatic gesture that seals their decision to pursue a shared future together. In this moment, both accept the possibility of a lasting bond beyond initial hurt.