Logline
Sonja has no memory of the crucial moment in her early childhood that saved her life. The discovery of three long-lost rings sparks a riveting journey into imagination. Wander through a deeply personal VR documentary between what is left and what is lost.

Short synopsis
Sonja has no memory of the crucial moment in her early childhood that saved her life. When a stranger hands Sonja three long-lost silver napkin rings that once belonged to her parents, Sonja takes on an emotional journey to imagine what was lost.

In this deeply personal VR documentary, you wander through skewed memories, warped images and re-imaginations towards one moment of loss and grief in 1943 – during the Second World War. In this quest, you will find truth in imagination, beauty in the unknown and an act of unconditional love. Combining profound conversation with mesmerizing 3D modelling, animation and personal footage, this true story explores what it means to be a survivor.

Production details:

Written by Maartje Wegdam
Directed by Maartje Wegdam & Nienke Huitenga
Produced by Ilja Kok and Corine Meijers
Country: The Netherlands
Status: World Premiere at IFFR 2025, 30/01-9/02
Running time: 30 mins 

Creative developer and art director Harm van de Ven
Sound designer and composer Rik Nieuwdorp
Production manager Anjet Blinde
Visual designer Frank Bosma, Matunda Groenendijk, and Aron Fels
Supported by Mondriaan Fund, Vfonds, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, Netherlands Film Fund, Creative Industries Fund NL, and ZOZ Fund

A very special thank you to Sonja de Lange

Find the presskit here.

A room-scale virtual reality experience

Lacuna was presented as part of the XR Market at New Images in Paris.

A Podium Biarritz production, in co-production with Copper Views Film Productions and Studio Biarritz.