The film kicks off with a familiar scenario: a woman’s voice crackling through a phone screen, delivering the dreaded “I can’t do this anymore, we need to break up” message. Our protagonist, Adrian, soaks in the news through tear-filled eyes before drowning his sorrows at a bar. There, he meets Fabiana, a waitress, and the next thing he knows, he’s waking up with her in his apartment. Adrian’s profession is rather unique – he’s a conductor. Beyond that, he doesn’t reveal much about himself, except for a chronic inability to understand any of the women in his life.
Fabiana quickly moves into her new lover’s secluded country house, where she’s greeted by strange noises in the bathroom, inexplicable flashes of lightning outside the window, and a German Shepherd who clearly knows more than it’s letting on. One day, she discovers a mysterious key hidden beneath the floorboards, initially mistaking it for a pretty pendant. However, she gradually begins to suspect its true purpose, especially since Adrian’s previous girlfriend has vanished without a trace.
A Modern Bluebeard Tale
Thus, the film, loosely based on the Bluebeard fairy tale, evolves into a cautionary tale about why women shouldn’t trust each other. Colombian director Andi Baiz, previously known for his short films, orchestrates an intriguing race in the second half of the movie, challenging the viewer to guess which will prevail: female solidarity or female treachery. The women compete in cleverness, primarily experimenting with plumbing and sewage systems.
Final Thoughts
While Andi Baiz probably won’t leave you terrified, he will undoubtedly provide memorable moments of admiring the nude Fabiana, who spends almost half the film taking showers.