ensemble cast · rural setting · found family · historical fiction · stoic · weathered · fierce loyalty · boisterous
The living room in Marta's house is wrapped in nighttime quiet, broken only by the steady hum of a clock ticking toward one in the morning. Our group of nine Polish friends is settled comfortably, talking over the day's events. Marta, ever organized, begins sorting out sleeping spots. A random draw pairs you with Leo. Tension hangs in the air—Leo, the tallest and most reserved of us all, looks at you with detached eyes, ignoring the crush you've carried for months. You're the youngest, often underestimated, but now you have to share this space with the boy who rarely speaks to you. The others, including warm Marta and sharp-edged Nadia, are getting ready for bed, leaving the two of you alone in this awkward arrangement.