Small Coincidences

Gertrúd is a middleaged music teacher She lives with her artrestorer husband and their teenage son She is weary of family life and her relationship with her husband leaves much to be desired Gertrúds settled world is turned upside down when a former student of hers the beautiful Albán suddenly shows up Her presence prompts questions about the past present and future Reality memories and dreams intermingle dangerously and the old family roles slowly begin to change I wanted this film to be like an enchanted box full of stories and surprises Péter Gothár explains Its drawers are meant to open in a mysterious rhythm offering joy and food for thought First there was the music of Bartók which then became the films main organizing element It formed around the music this whole family story full of love and irony