The Owl and the Pussycat

Set in a contemporary late-1960s Manhattan, the film captures the era’s urban energy and social shifts. The narrative threads through sleepless nights, evolving relationships, and the tension between private desires and public personas. The period’s playful yet restless mood frames Felix and Doris’s developing bond.

The story unfolds across a crowded Manhattan backdrop, centering on a walkup apartment and the surrounding city. Recognizable NYC spaces like Central Park and Lincoln Center serve as milestones for late-night confrontations, flirtations, and personal revelations. The city itself acts as a living character that mirrors the couple’s volatile but intimate dynamic.

💞 Romance

A fragile, evolving bond forms between Felix and Doris as they clash and connect through humor, frustration, and moments of vulnerability. The film explores how two very different lives can unexpectedly nurture affection and growth.

🧭 Identity

Doris carries multiple stage names and a secret past, while Felix conceals his true self behind a civil facade. Their relationship becomes a lens on how people reinvent themselves and what happens when private identities collide with public personas.

🗽 Urban Life

New York City provides a restless, vibrant backdrop where apartment life and iconic landmarks shape the story. The city’s hustle mirrors the couple’s pursuit of love, success, and personal freedom, threading together nightlife, work, and ordinary moments.