Rondo

Mladen arrives at Fedja's apartment where the two friends intend to play chess all afternoon. He notices Neda, Fedja's wife, and is immediately drawn to her despite her disinterest in the game. The encounter blends competitive focus with a growing, unspoken attraction that will complicate their friendship.

During dinner, the trio talks about chess, love, and music. Mladen learns that Neda once studied classical music and can play the piano, though she no longer feels the same passion. The conversation hints at hidden feelings beneath courteous smiles.

They decide to repeat the Sunday visits, turning the afternoon into a recurring ritual. The routine tightens the bond among them and makes the situation feel increasingly normal, even as emotions simmer beneath the surface. The choice cements a pattern that will test trust.

As weeks pass, Mladen and Neda's attraction grows through shared tastes in Mozart and other classics. They exchange recordings and discuss pieces, finding a language that pulls them closer. Fedja remains in the dark about how his wife and friend are drawing toward each other.

One night, with the others away, Mladen leans in and kisses Neda. She does not resist, but neither does she acknowledge the moment aloud, and she simply says goodbye later. The kiss recalibrates the balance of the trio and leaves unspoken consequences hanging in the air.

After the kiss, the mood among them darkens. They become more aggressive toward each other and withdraw from Fedja, whose mounting suspicions finally push the relationship toward the breaking point.

On a Sunday, Neda secretly visits Mladen at the bar he frequents, signaling her desire to test boundaries. The moment signals the fragility of their discretion and the risk of discovery.

At the same time, Mladen goes to Fedja's apartment to talk with Neda, but each encounter happens when Fedja is present in the other room. Their conversations register the strain on their host and underscore how the secret is eating away at all of them.

Mladen decides to break the pattern by visiting the couple on a Saturday, using his birthday as an excuse. The home is crowded with guests, yet the undercurrent of longing remains palpable.

During the party, Neda confesses she has feelings for Mladen. While Fedja, intoxicated and distracted by fireworks, is outwardly jovial, Neda and Mladen seize a private moment and make love.

Realizing he loves both friends, Mladen withdraws from their lives to protect the marriage. Neda tells Fedja what happened, and Fedja forgives her, choosing to keep the family intact for now.

A Sunday arrives and Fedja invites Mladen to another chess afternoon. After hashing things out, the three resume their Sunday routine, with a fragile balance restored for the moment.