When they meet, he doesn't know her real name. She doesn't know he is the very man who holds the deed to her destroyed estate. They fall in love under false pretenses—and that is where the fun begins. 1. The Masks Are Metaphors (and they’re gorgeous) Costume designer Elena Rossi deserves a standing ovation. The masks aren’t just props; they are armor. Elara wears a bright, gilded peacock mask to hide her terror. Simon wears a cold, unfeeling silver plate to hide his vulnerability. When they finally unmask for each other (emotionally, then physically), the cinematography lingers on the removal of those barriers. It is intimate and earned.
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Is it historically accurate? No. Is it a perfect, cozy, angsty watch for a rainy Sunday? Absolutely. When they meet, he doesn't know her real name