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Love Punished: Dystopian Paris in 'Two People Exchanging Saliva'

1/22/2026

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Story summary

The film "Two People Exchanging Saliva," directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, depicts a dystopian Paris.
Malaise, a shopgirl, and Angine, a customer, navigate a world that punishes intimacy.
Promotional images depict a bruised woman, evoking distress and curiosity.
It culminates in a shocking act of violence disguised as currency in a society condemning affection.

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Story summary

The film "Two People Exchanging Saliva," directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, depicts a dystopian Paris.
Malaise, a shopgirl, and Angine, a customer, navigate a world that punishes intimacy.
Promotional images depict a bruised woman, evoking distress and curiosity.
It culminates in a shocking act of violence disguised as currency in a society condemning affection.