A beautiful film. It is the first observation and, honestly, the last. Because all is familiar, from the endless night to the loneliness and the meetings for give a meaning to it. All is too familiar. And, except cinematography, the lead virtue remains the minimalistic performance of Matthijs van de Sande Bakhuyzen.

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During a seemingly endless night, a young man attempts to find a real connection with whomever he encounters.

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