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Anna, a disorganized, depressed and unsuccessful PhD student, lives in the same building. After a setback, she turns to Jan for advice in a state of fragility, uncertainty and nervous exhaustion. She invites him over for tea at her place. The short meeting is clumsy for them both and leaves a mark on
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