We bickered playfully over the choices, each suggesting titles and then shooting them down just as quickly.
“What about this one?” I suggested, pausing on a movie with an interesting synopsis. “It sounds interesting... and there's mention of a crime,” I went on, almost certain the mention of a crime would capture his attention.
Alex leaned over to read the description. “Uh, sure. Sounds intriguing,” he agreed, sounding genuinely interested.
We started the movie and were instantly captured by the story. It was a period drama with incredible cinematography that only added to the captivating power of the plot. I found myself drawn into the characters' lives, their struggles, and their heartbreaks.
About halfway through, the setting of the film changed and we found ourselves ensnared in Wo
