The Tearsmith

Nica receives a black rose, signifying a tormented and obsessive love, and Rigel denies giving it to her.

A flashback to Sunnycreek reveals that on one occasion, when Nica was about to be punished by Margaret, Rigel cut his own hand to distract her.

Nica wakes up in the hospital; Rigel's body broke her fall and he is in a coma, further complicated by the brain neuromas he suffers from.

[4][5] Songs featured in the film include "Budapest" by George Ezra, "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo, and "I Love You" by Billie Eilish.

[10][11] Aurora Amidon of Paste called the film "predictable", but "entertaining in its own wild and unexpected ways".

[12] Johnny Loftus of Decider wrote, "Chemistry-wise, Caterina Ferioli and Simone Baldasseroni have their moments, as far as frustrated lovers trying to find their purpose together certainly can.

"[13] Livia Paccarié of The Hollywood Reporter Roma called the film "a confusing mix of clichés halfway between Oliver Twist and Twilight".

[14] Marianna Ciarlante of Today [it] echoed these sentiments, calling the film a "disappointment" and "a strange mix of clichés, toxic love, and platitudes".

[15] Lorenza Negri of Wired Italia called the film "objectively bad" and "mostly ridiculous", but commended the subject material's message of kindness "towards the anesthetized, insensitive and disinterested generations who fall within the target of [Doom's] work.