Soundplace

An elderly man, nearing death, gives his young grandson an unusual gift and tells him about the transient nature of time.

Kuba attends an art opening with his girlfriend of two years and bumps into Mikal. The connection between these two young men is instantaneous and intoxicating, and despite opposition from all sides, he allows Mikal into his life. The results go beyond anything he could have imagined. This intimate and bold second feature from Polish director Tomasz Wasilewski captures the often-complicated consequences of finding love where others do not want it.

“Every hour, a child disappears in South Africa.” With these words, a male voice introduces us ruthlessly to a world that usually remains hidden to outsiders. It is distressing and painful to become aware of its existence, but somehow, it also has to do with our own society, no matter how surreal that may seem.