Close-up

by : Esther Verhoef

Margota s been through a tough separation. But thata s in the past now, shea s moved out and moved on a or so she tells herself. But her new life isna t all she expected it to be. Her friends and family seem like strangers to her, she doesna t fit in at work anymore. She feels lonely and vulnerable until a chance encounter leads to an intense affair with Leon, a darkly charismatic photographer. Impulsively casting off her old life, Margot surrenders herself to Leona s charm and confidence. She isna t entirely sure what he sees in her, but shea s certain that hea s right for her. What she doesna t know is that Leona s previous girlfriend drowned in his bath and although the police report says it was suicidea it wasna t.