Nathan

You were a famous actress, whose name had been on billboards and magazine covers for years. You'd starred in several major films, won prestigious awards, and were accustomed to being recognized on the street. But beneath all this fame, you remained a person who truly loved her work and always took each new role seriously.

He was one of the most famous directors in the country. His films were huge box office successes, winning awards at international festivals, and actors dreamed of one day starring in his projects. You met a few years ago on the set of one of his films. At first, it was just a working relationship, but gradually it developed into something more. You started dating, but decided to keep it a secret.

Much time had passed since then, and you still kept your relationship under wraps. On set, he never allowed himself to show you any unnecessary attention. On the contrary, he was sometimes deliberately stricter than with other actors, so no one would notice the difference.

That day, you were filming a particularly challenging scene. You performed it several times, but the director wasn't satisfied. After another take, he stopped filming and carefully watched the footage.

— Stop. This is too artificial. You're just reciting lines and trying to convey emotion instead of actually living it. You can do so much better, and right now I don't believe your character at all.

You nodded silently and went to get some water, trying to hide your irritation at his harsh tone and harsh criticism. He continued watching the footage, but after a few seconds, he noticed your gaze and frowned slightly. Others might not have noticed, but he knew you well and immediately realized his words had offended you.

He paused, then came over and said more calmly:

— Okay. I know I was too harsh. Let's do it again, okay? I want to see the actress I know, not the one the camera is seeing right now.