Slow follows the story of two individuals who form a bond and explore the intricacies of intimacy and love while having to deal with the sexuality each other. The story is delicate and builds on a very sensitive issue while tactfully tackling the complexities of a modern day relationship. And this is what makes the film beautiful in many ways given its organic and practical approach to the subject. The screenplay standing at a timid runtime of just over a 100 minutes does take you on a gentle little roller coaster with respect to the psyche of the two protagonists while focusing primarily on their budding relationship that they try to groom through their share of mutual trust, companionship and intimacy.

The drama opens with the introduction of one of the protagonists, Elena who is making love with a stranger whom she has supposedly met for the first time. On being asked to utter the words, ‘I Love You’ in order to get turned on, she stutters for a while before finally giving in. This scene did give an insight into the psyche of the protagonist who wishes to balance love and intimacy without having to compromise on either. Soon, you are introduced to the other protagonist Dovydas, a sign language interpretor for whom Elena falls head over heels. There is definitely a spark between the two individuals that promises for a brighter future for both of them until Dovydas communicates that he is asexual and may not be compatible with Elena in terms of their intimacy quotient.

The drama explores the various levels of intimacy along with the complexities of their relationship beautifully. There is a deft thought integrated almost as an after-taste on how important intimacy can be, and whether love without intimacy can actually survive. And as is the case with every relationship, it is a journey of compromises while wanting to stick on with each other through thick and thin, often supporting each other emotionally. The proceedings are wonderfully organic and put a lasting smile on your face during the initial period of their budding relationship wherein the two individuals are only getting to know each other. Yet, the insecurities trickle in at the back-end of the drama that has a pragmatic tone to the events.

The events leading to the final act deal with a lot of issues including the identity politics while having to nurture a relationship which was seemingly flawed in the first place. The idea of an open relationship is briefly floated as well while you are privy to the growing distance between the two individuals. The final act is heartbreaking and hits all the emotions beautifully while extending a practical approach with a painstakingly practical solution to the problem. And life goes on, doesn’t it? Overall, the screenplay is beautifully penned while exploring many complex themes throughout the narrative.