Sidewalls

During a string of street accidents in Buenos Aires, Martín and Mariana witness chaos unfold. A prostitute's dog leaps from a balcony, sending a passerby into a taxi and another to suffer a heart attack. The events highlight the vulnerability of strangers navigating a crowded urban maze.

Martín visits a doctor and is diagnosed with a harmless case of discarthrosis. The diagnosis adds a personal hurdle as he tries to cope with the city’s pressures. It foreshadows his growing fear of the urban environment.

After his ex moves to the United States, Martín adopts her dog and brings it into his life as an emotional anchor. The companion accompanies him through the daily rhythms of city life. The dog becomes a small source of responsibility amid his loneliness.

Mariana moves back into her old one-room apartment after the breakup, confronting memories and reconsidering her path. She watches the city from a small window and contemplates her future in architecture. The return marks a shift from isolation to renewed urban perception.

Mariana re-discovers a favorite Where's Wally? book, finding a page she has never solved. This moment echoes her longing to uncover hidden patterns in the city and in her life. The object sits alongside her crafted mannequin displays, tying into her artistic sensibilities.

Mariana lets an incoming call from her ex-boyfriend go unanswered, signaling a shift toward independence. She reflects on their four-year relationship and what it means to start anew. The moment emphasizes a quiet reclamation of her personal space in a digital age.

Martín and Mariana frequently pass each other on the city streets without actually meeting. The near-connection contrasts with their online and offline pursuits. It underscores the tension between living in close proximity and remaining emotionally distant.

Mariana agrees to a date with Lucas at a restaurant atop a skyscraper. She reveals a fear of elevators and chooses the stairs, delaying their moment together. Lucas waits, and her anxiety ultimately leads her to leave.

Mariana discovers Martín's old office chair discarded on the curb and brings it home, a tangible reminder of the past. She also deletes all pictures of her ex from her laptop, signaling a deliberate purge. These small acts mark a turning point in her emotional journey.

Mariana recounts the legend of the Kavanagh Building, a symbol of architectural ambition in Buenos Aires. The tale draws her toward the neighbor’s music on the piano, awakening a sense of belonging. The building becomes a focal point for her evolving identity.

Martín ventures into online dating and meets Marcela, a manic polyglot who unsettles his expectations. The encounter reveals his continuing search for connection in a mediated world. Meanwhile, he also begins swimming at Mariana's local pool, hinting at their still-intertwined lives.

Mariana meets Rafa at the local pool and they go on a date. Rafa experiences erectile dysfunction, which complicates their budding connection and leads to him ghosting her. The swimming scenes foreground vulnerability and the fragile trajectory of new romance.

Spring brings small changes: Mariana gets a lip piercing and both Martín and Mariana have new windows installed in their apartments. The fresh light prompts a broader emotional awareness, and they’re moved by a radio broadcast of True Love Will Find You in the End and the televised ending of Manhattan. The city’s changing façades mirror their evolving desires.

Some time later, Mariana spots Martín walking his dog and overcomes her fear of elevators to rush outside. They finally meet on the street and begin a real connection, foreshadowed by the closing YouTube video where they lip-sync Ain't No Mountain High Enough. The film closes on a note of shared happiness amid urban change.