The Admirer

Lena, a 13-year-old girl, navigates the emotional turmoil stemming from her father's departure and the changing dynamics with her stepmother, Alexandra. This shifting landscape ignites a journey of self-discovery where Lena seeks reassurance in her own cleverness and charm.

Eager to assert her independence, Lena embarks on a part-time job as a postal worker. Her sharp wit and sparkling personality quickly impress her colleagues, providing her a sense of belonging in the bustling environment.

The community is engulfed in a palpable fear due to a serial killer who has been targeting young girls. The chilling methods of this predator, including suffocation and brutal mutilation, cast a dark cloud over the city, creating an atmosphere of dread.

On her first night as a postal worker, Lena is rescued from a group of hooligans by a mysterious stranger clad in a trenchcoat and hat. He leaves behind a piece of chewing gum, sparking Lena's curiosity and intrigue about his identity.

As discussions around the ideal man unfold, Lena mentally catalogs the traits of the enigmatic figure who saved her. His striking appearance and the token of chewing gum linger in her thoughts, deepening her fascination.

While making her deliveries one night, Lena is assaulted, and her bag filled with newspapers is stolen. This alarming encounter leaves her rattled as she fears it was orchestrated by the infamous killer she has been warned about.

Remarkably, the next evening, Lena finds her stolen bag returned, now filled with a fresh supply of chewing gum. This puzzling development prompts her to consider a connection between the mysterious stranger and the serial killer, heightening the suspense.

Lena's friend, Ira, suggests a playful test to gauge the stranger's loyalty by asking him to buy roller skates. Eager to engage with this captivating figure, Lena decides to pursue this opportunity to learn more about him.

To her sheer amazement, the following day, Lena discovers a pair of roller skates waiting inside her mailbox. This thoughtful gift seems to confirm the stranger’s affection and further entangles her in the bizarre exchange that has begun.

Upon returning home, Lena faces a charged conversation with Marina, who warns her not to resent her father. This heated exchange erupts when Lena learns of her father's financial struggles, intensifying her feelings of frustration.

Lena's world is shattered when she learns that Marina has been hospitalized due to an undisclosed assailant. This revelation sends shockwaves through Lena, as she realizes that her fascination may be entwined with a very real threat.

In a moment of rage, Lena confronts the shadowy figure in a phone call, expressing her disdain for him. Little does she know, this outburst triggers a perilous series of events that endangers those she loves the most.

As Lena’s tensions escalate, the line between her thrilling game and harsh reality begins to blur. Her relationships with those she has relied on become precarious, drawing them into the chaos unleashed by her hapless entanglement with the admirer.