Plot: Silas is a visual artist who works for a renowned company. When a jumper (suicide) interrupts his day, Silas notices that Nia, one of his colleagues, seems to be affected by the event. Even though she hides it well, subtle differences in her body language give her away. It unlocks something in Silas, who begins to develop feelings for Nia. Silas isn't used to dealing with emotions and it doesn't take long before he's diagnosed with stage 1 SOS. He goes into treatment, but a late-night encounter with Nia is
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September 17, 2020
Halfway through the film, a character utters "if this is (what emotions are about), I'd rather feel nothing". Doremus' sci-fi romance explores humanity's fear to break loose of the status quo through a lovingly shot, perfectly scored and strongly acted parable. Easily the best film he's directed so far.