Something That Never Existed in the First Place

In Porto, Jamie wanders through the fog of Saudade, realising that love cannot always bridge the distance between two continents—or the depth of his own addictions. In Paris, Héloïse finds that the Jouissance of a secret affair curdles when brought into the light of the everyday. In Austin, Ava discovers the warmth of Sobremesa, as a community gathers to hold her and her partner steady through the ghosts of the past. And in Melbourne, Meera seeks the Serendipity of a fresh start, finding healing in the delicate art of Ikebana and the steady hand of a friend.

From the cobblestones of Portugal to the studios of France, this is a sweeping exploration of intimacy, isolation, and the beautiful, painful reality that some feelings simply cannot be translated.