What an incredible chemistry we see on screen here and a beautiful story that comes to life! This film is equal parts funny, romantic and philosophical.
It all starts with the camera introducing viewers to the two main characters in their 30s, Kalin, a cynical marketing creative director, and Bilyana, an emigrant, who's come home for her sister's wedding and is engaged herself, yet terrified of the thought of a routine with a men she's not sure she loves.
A rather comical chance encounter between the two introduces us to a story of two kids who were once in love, but now strangers. The story gradually melts the ice as Kalin relives old memories and asks Bilyana to join in a trip down memory lane. It all comes alive as the screenplay reveals detail after detail of their childhood adventures and mischief, explaining that special "bubblegum" bond between the pair.
As the two strangers slowly realize this unlived love, they face decisions and have to rethink the future and decide whether they should go with a feeling or let reality pull them back to their everyday routine in different countries.
Only at the end of this film, when the credits roll, you realize there was no music in this film, no special effects, and you've watched captivating dialog and brilliant acting the whole time. Truly, a surprisingly great film.
It all starts with the camera introducing viewers to the two main characters in their 30s, Kalin, a cynical marketing creative director, and Bilyana, an emigrant, who's come home for her sister's wedding and is engaged herself, yet terrified of the thought of a routine with a men she's not sure she loves.
A rather comical chance encounter between the two introduces us to a story of two kids who were once in love, but now strangers. The story gradually melts the ice as Kalin relives old memories and asks Bilyana to join in a trip down memory lane. It all comes alive as the screenplay reveals detail after detail of their childhood adventures and mischief, explaining that special "bubblegum" bond between the pair.
As the two strangers slowly realize this unlived love, they face decisions and have to rethink the future and decide whether they should go with a feeling or let reality pull them back to their everyday routine in different countries.
Only at the end of this film, when the credits roll, you realize there was no music in this film, no special effects, and you've watched captivating dialog and brilliant acting the whole time. Truly, a surprisingly great film.