German filmmaker Jan-Ole Gerster delivers a noir mystery featuring Sam Riley and Stacy Martin, skillfully blending strong performances with clever visual storytelling. The film centers on Tom, a tennis coach at a Fuerteventura resort, whose life spirals into aimlessness, alcohol, and fleeting romances. His interaction with an intriguing British couple, Anne and Dave, offers a glimpse into a more vibrant life, leading to dramatic and unsettling developments. Despite its intelligence and charm, the film could benefit from sharper emotional and narrative focus, highlighting its unique archetypes and the sexual tension present throughout.
Jan-Ole Gerster's noir mystery captivates with strong performances and clever visuals, yet lacks emotional depth and dramatic intensity that could enhance the storytelling.
The film features Tom, a disillusioned tennis coach entangled in reckless behavior, whose encounter with a stylish British couple complicates his aimless life on the Canary Islands.
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