Intermezzo

Peter and Ivan Koubek are brothers who, on the surface, have little in common aside from their shared heritage. Peter, a Dublin-based lawyer in his thirties, appears to have it all: success, competence, and an unassailable persona. However, in the aftermath of their father's death, Peter finds himself relying on medication to sleep and grappling with complex relationships. He is torn between Sylvia, his enduring first love, and Naomi, a whimsical college student who sees life through a lens of irreverence.

In contrast, Ivan is a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player. He perceives himself as socially awkward and a loner, the direct opposite of his confident older brother. As Ivan navigates his own grief, he crosses paths with Margaret, an older woman with a tumultuous past of her own. This unexpected encounter leads to a powerful, intertwined relationship that profoundly impacts both their lives.

For both grieving brothers and the people they become involved with, this period marks a poignant interlude—a chance to experience desire, navigate despair, and explore new possibilities. Intermezzo delicately examines how much one life can encompass without shattering, offering a deeply resonant narrative that captures the essence of human connection in times of loss and self-discovery.