When Leo returns from Boston, he can't resist reconnecting with Emmi—the woman who captivated him through emails alone—even though he's now in a real relationship with Pamela back in the States. What started as an innocent resumption of their extraordinary written connection quickly spirals into something neither of them can control, threatening both of their carefully constructed lives. As secrets unravel and the stakes climb higher, these two people who've never met in person must finally reckon with whether their connection is worth the very real damage it's causing to those around them. It's a gorgeously complex exploration of desire, commitment, and whether some bonds are simply too powerful to deny.

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Soft indie folk and dreamy pop capturing the ache of connection through distance—tender vocals, acoustic guitars, and wistful melodies. Think early Bon Iver, The Paper Kites, and Sharon Van Etten. Bittersweet longing meets gentle restraint.

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