Jason Schwartzman

In a prison crafts studio, Moses Rosenthaler attempts to register for pottery class under the strict supervision of the guard, Simone. Forced to introduce himself to the other inmates, Moses delivers a blunt and existential confession about his incarceration and his desperate need for a creative outlet to avoid self-destruction.

A seasoned journalist discovers a young revolutionary hiding in her bathtub while he attempts to write a political manifesto. The scene explores the awkward but intellectual bond between the two as they navigate personal sadness, youthful idealism, and the rigors of editorial criticism.