A Swiss sailor abandons his ship in Lisbon, seeking refuge from the chaos of the engine room. He finds solace in his rented room, where he writes to his lover, describing the serene beauty of the city and his own feelings of loneliness. As he becomes more intimate with a chambermaid named Rosa, he continues to share his experiences with his lover through letters and 8mm films. However, his lover's confusion and hurt eventually lead her to issue an ultimatum.
In the White City
A Swiss sailor abandons the chaos of his ship's engine room in Lisbon, seeking a more peaceful life. He finds refuge in a quiet room, where he spends his days in contemplation, and channels his thoughts about the city's stark beauty, isolation, and simplicity into heartfelt letters to h...