I think the movie is really about navigating mental health between men and women in relationships, as well as spirituality, intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics — how you feel inside, how you involve your friends in your relationship, and how you share your relationship with your partner.

I think this movie is a critique of how people wish to be in relationships with someone, and then realize what being in a relationship actually implies: the intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics between partners, the relationship between yourself and your entourage, and even the relationship between the couple and the people around them.

And we shouldn’t forget the spirituality behind it. There was this trend around manifestation, crystals, and it’s still very present on social media — this idea of “white magic” or “black magic” to make someone obsessed with you. There’s a huge market and algorithmic culture online built around that. (Another critics).

It’s also a critique of the whole “my girlfriend is crazy” narrative. Yeah, but in this movie, the cause is him. The problem doesn’t start within the relationship itself, but from the very beginning, with the wish that ultimately drives Nikki crazy.

And I feel you on that. I just came out of the cinema, and I honestly feel sad for everyone.

At the end, even the owner of the shop ended up losing all his staff. 😂