On a night out, Isaac (Giulio Brizzi), a young soldier tries to improve his chances with Illona (Livia Matthes), an attractive older woman, by flirting with her grumpy sister Edith (Ladina von Frisching). But when Isaac playfully pulls Edith off a bench, she slumps limply to the floor. It is only then that he discovers her wheelchair parked near her. Despite his attempts to apologize and atone for the misunderstanding, a fight breaks out between Isaac and his army buddies and the other patrons. Burdened with shame, Isaac does all he can to correct the sisters’ image of him. As he makes an effort to connect with Edith, and an unexpected friendship develops between the two. His impulsive nature even reawakens the fickle young woman’s courage to face life. But as Edith falls in love with Isaac, who is so desperately searching for a sense of purpose and recognition, misfortune takes its course. Adapted from Austrian writer Stefan Zweig’s novel of the same name, Cress’ Debut feature is an intimate portrait about the state of restless longing, the loss of one’s own identity, and the fear of never having really had one.
Admission/Cost: $5
Location:
Digital Gym Cinema
1100 Market St
San Diego, CA
Dates and times:
Friday, September 18 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 20 - 3:00 PM
