Is That You?

In the tender, amber‑lit world of a small, aging cinema, Roni—a seasoned projectionist at the twilight of his career—finds himself unexpectedly free after a layoff, clutching a one‑way ticket to the United States. The promise of open roads awakens a long‑simmering yearning: to seek out the woman who once shaped his dreams, the elusive Rachel, just before the milestone of her sixtieth birthday. The film’s tone drifts between wistful nostalgia and quiet optimism, painting the journey as both a literal and metaphorical quest for what might have been left behind.

Joining him is Myla, a resourceful filmmaker turned mechanic, whose own project revolves around the regrets that quietly thread through ordinary lives. Their partnership is forged not from grand designs but from a shared curiosity about the way memory and longing steer us forward. As they set out across a landscape that shifts from sun‑bleached highways to mist‑shrouded horizons, the road itself becomes a canvas for contemplation, each mile echoing with the soft hum of film reel nostalgia and the subtle crackle of untold stories.

The film balances the intimate, character‑driven moments with a broader meditation on second chances. The open road offers a generous space for conversations that reveal hidden hopes, unspoken grief, and the fragile beauty of reconnection. With its quiet humor, gentle melancholy, and a keen eye for the poetry hidden in everyday encounters, the story invites viewers to wonder what awaits when the past and present collide on a journey that is as much about finding another’s hand as it is about rediscovering one’s own.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 03:46