The Girl and the Spider 2022

As the clock strikes the momentous hour, LISA (finally) takes the plunge, trading in her shared flat with MARA and MARKUS for the freedom and independence that comes with calling her own apartment home. While Lisa is bubbling over with excitement at the prospect of this new chapter, Mara is left grappling with a maelstrom of emotions as the reality of their impending separation sets in.

The day before the big move, the atmosphere is electric as boxes are hastily packed, clothes are sorted, and the first pieces of furniture find their new home in Lisa’s cozy abode. Her mother, ASTRID, is on hand to lend a helping hand (and perhaps offer some words of wisdom). Amidst the chaos and commotion, longings, secret desires, and underlying tensions come bubbling to the surface. The dynamics between Lisa and her mother are particularly charged, with Astrid’s flirtations with the removal man, JUREK (who seems to be enjoying every minute of it), serving as a stark reminder that even in times of change, certain patterns can persist.

Meanwhile, a strange undercurrent develops between Jurek’s helper, JAN, and Mara. It’s a subtle dynamic that adds an air of intrigue to the proceedings. And then, just when things couldn’t get any more complicated, KAREN, their new neighbor, drops by, eager to introduce herself and make a good impression on Lisa (who is immediately taken with her warm and welcoming demeanor). But for Mara, Karen’s arrival serves as a harbinger of jealousy, threatening to upset the delicate balance she has cultivated with her flatmates.

As the evening draws to a close, Lisa decides to throw one last hurrah at their old apartment, inviting friends and acquaintances alike to come and bid her farewell. Jan makes an appearance, but instead of sparking a connection with Mara, he finds himself swept up in a whirlwind romance with KERSTIN, whose enigmatic flatmate, NORA, seems to be watching the proceedings with an unnerving intensity.

The next day dawns, and with it, Lisa’s moving day. Astrid returns, her relationship with her daughter growing increasingly strained as the tension builds. Meanwhile, Jan becomes embroiled in a merry-go-round of desire, with MS. ARNOLD (remembered for her infamous catnapping escapades) and a young pharmaceutical assistant who has caught Mara’s eye making their presence felt. And then, there’s the enigmatic chambermaid who once called Lisa’s old room home and allegedly set sail on a luxurious cruise ship, leaving behind whispers of intrigue and speculation.

As the dust settles, it becomes clear that for Mara, this period of change is not just about navigating the vicissitudes of life but also about confronting her deep-seated desires and yearnings. The air is thick with longing as she searches for connection in a world that seems to be spinning out of control.