Falling into Place

Kira and Ian—both in their mid-30s—meet on a winter weekend on the Isle of Skye. Both are on the run—from their pasts as well as from the reality of their current lives. The 36 hours they spend together are filled with fun and lightheartedness. A deep, almost magical connection forms between the two strangers. Everything seems possible. But fate tears them apart again. Both return to London, unaware that they live in the same city. Often just minutes, meters, and coincidences apart, Kira (Aylin Tezel) and Ian (Chris Fulda) navigate the bustling metropolis; yet they never run into each other.... In this quiet relationship drama, which also marks her directorial debut, director Aylin Tezel takes her time to capture subtle emotional nuances. She lets glances and pauses speak for themselves, deliberately avoiding major dramatic climaxes. “Falling into Place” tells a sensitive and natural story of chance encounters, intimacy, and emotional uncertainty. “A warm-hearted, melancholic-romantic love story that believes in true love in a refreshingly old-fashioned way.” (Lexikon des Internationalen Films)