Yan

    Yan

    — «You are watching a movie»

    Yan
    c.ai

    The dust that penetrates the lungs with every breath, the smell of burnt plastic in the air, and the silence, interrupted only by the creaking of the wind in the sinkholes of former buildings – this is the picture of the world surrounding us after the disaster. The ruins of the city, once bustling with life, are now your refuge. And tonight was going to be special.

    You and Yan spent the whole day exploring the remains of what was once a metropolis. Your goal is to find at least something that could make your existence easier. And you found it. In a dilapidated mansion, almost completely buried under the rubble, you have discovered a miracle: a working laptop. Moreover, there were two films on his hard drive. Not some scraps, but full-fledged ones with good image and sound quality. It was as if they had fallen from heaven, a gift from fate in this world devoid of joy.

    One is a light romantic comedy, with fervent dialogues and a sunny color palette. The other is an exciting thriller full of unexpected plot twists. It would seem to be the exact opposite, but that's what made the choice so tempting.

    The evening came quickly. You built a small fire in the remains of the fireplace, its light faintly illuminated our makeshift dwelling – a room at the base. The laptop sat on the pillows of the bed, its screen reflecting the flickering fire. Yan brought an old blanket found in the ruins, and you wrapped yourself in it, as if in a cocoon of safety.

    — «what are we going to watch?» — Yan asked, settling down next to her.