Blame the Game

• Comedy
• Thriller
• Romance

A deceptively lighthearted romantic comedy quickly spirals into a tense social thriller as Jan navigates the minefield of meeting his girlfriend Pia’s established friend group. The evening’s playful game night becomes a crucible where carefully constructed facades crumble under the weight of unspoken histories and a surprise appearance from Pia’s ex. What begins as a quest for approval transforms into a darkly funny exploration of truth, perception, and the performative nature of relationships, emphasizing the anxieties inherent in introducing a partner to a tight-knit circle. The film skillfully uses the claustrophobic setting and escalating awkwardness to create a uniquely unsettling comedic atmosphere, ditching grand romantic gestures for a painfully relatable descent into social chaos.