A man spends his days wandering the streets of Strasbourg, trying to track down a girl he met there four years ago. When he thinks he has spotted her, he follows her through the city, determined not to let her slip through his fingers again.

Film Trivia

• Although referred to as Sylvia, the name of the woman in this film is never revealed. The name of the man who is looking for her is also unknown.
• This film was shot entirely on location in Strasbourg, France. Despite this, actress Pilar Lopez de Ayala and director Jose Luis Guerin are Spanish.
• Director Jose Luis Guerin is known for his surreal films. Numerous times in this film the camera settles on the face of a random person while they have a conversation.

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