Aisha Schliesser: “The inspiration for this film began with the pandemic. I wanted to make something meaningful but safe, with minimal resources and crew. Luckily I had access to a beautiful location and was inspired to write an emotionally messy story that would be juxtaposed with the meticulously maintained environment.

The theme of betrayal is one that I think everyone can identify with. For an added challenge, I decided to have our actor (Juno Temple) play both roles — our protagonist on screen and her foil on the phone. I hope this opens up the film to further interpretation. Did this conversation really happen? I’ll let you decide.”