Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time

A Hungarian neurosurgeon, Márta, quits her promising job in New York and returns to Budapest to pursue a relationship with a man she met there, a fellow doctor named János. However, János claims he has never met her, leading Márta down a path of uncertainty and obsession as she tries to understand his denial and reconnect with him.

The film received generally positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension, psychological depth, and a compelling central performance. It was praised for its exploration of themes like obsession, identity, and the subjective nature of reality, though some found its deliberate pacing challenging.

• Praised for its intense atmosphere and psychological suspense.
• Commended for Natasa Stork's captivating lead performance.
• Noted for its thought-provoking exploration of love, obsession, and reality.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique and mysterious narrative, finding it to be a captivating and thought-provoking experience. Many highlighted the strong acting and the film's ability to keep them guessing.

Nominated for the Golden Lion at the 77th Venice International Film Festival. Won Best Film at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and Best Actress for Natasa Stork at the Seville Film Festival.

Director Lili Horvát stated that the film's title was inspired by a feeling of being stuck in a perpetual state of anticipation, a sentiment that resonates throughout the narrative.