Shot in the depths of winter, Jean-François Lesage’s black and white documentary finds the warmth hidden beneath the snowy streets of Montreal. A melancholic jazz score weaves in and out of this enchanting film, which luxuriates in the profundity of unexpected encounters between strangers and the delicate cycle of things lost and regained.
Peering through the glass shield of a lost and found counter, the camera patiently observes the flow of people searching for objects they have left behind on public transport. From paper folders to handbags, these articles of everyday life gain a new poignancy through their disappearance. Some of the items are treasured for more than utility, with sentimental value playing its part.
