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Set against the backdrop of an Italian summer, Carlo Sironi’s sophomore film explores the chance encounter of two teenage girls who navigate their relationship with an unpredictable future. Its simplicity shines through, allowing facial expressions and shy utterances to weave a story that feels oddly nostalgic — not for bygone summers but for those that might have been.

Clara (Maria Camilla Brandenburg) receives treatment at a summer camp. She participates in group activities but usually prefers to stay solitary. Her expression seems longing, if not dejected. She meets Irène (Noée Abita) at the pool on a quiet afternoon, and they bond, sharing ice cream. They talk about their therapy, yet the nature of their condition remains ambiguous. But the heartache is palpable throughout their muted summer moment — the first of many. It's a faint distress signalling an ailment that prevents them from enjoying their teenage years.

As they prepare to leave.