Eva's Gabriel (2021)

In the middle of a growing human rights dilemma, government skepticism, uncertainty and a growing pandemic, Eva, a woman in her 30's is arrested from a protest and brought to a government - owned apartment complex for a mandated house arrest. She tries to fight to no avail. During this event, martial law is declared. After several days, she learns to accept her situation with the hopes of one day being free again. She draws a companion using the supplies given to her, and she names her drawing, Eva Jr. One morning, she hears a noise and a short altercation behind her bedroom wall. The sound comes from the apartment next door. She tries to listen in but she does not hear anything. The next day, she waits and stares at her wall out of curiosity when she finally hears a sound behind her bedroom wall. The person behind the wall introduces himself as Gabriel. Eva and Gabriel develops a deep connection instantly and over time, their bond becomes deeper. After several months, Eva hears an announcement that all those who are on house arrest are set free. Eva yells of excitement and tells Gabriel that they will finally see each other. When the new security team opens her apartment, she is ready, dressed in her clothes from when she was arrested. She makes sure she looks presentable. She hesitates to step out at first out of habit then she runs straight next door. She begs the security team to open the door because Gabriel is inside. They open the door then she walks quickly to search for Gabriel only to find out that no one is there.