Telefon-saudade (2025)

The search for connection can sometimes lead us to unexpected places.

Telefon-saudade (2025) poster

Telefon-Saudade is an intimate short drama about an elderly woman mourning her lost son, who finds unexpected comfort in conversations with a phone scammer posing as her grandchild. As her daughter struggles to understand this fragile emotional coping mechanism, the film reveals the quiet depths of loneliness and the complex dynamics of love, grief, and letting go. Through everyday spaces and quiet moments, Telefon-Saudade explores the need to be heard—and the illusions we cling to in search of connection.

Director: Tóth-Lederhaas Csongor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Istvan Cseh
Cinematography: Major Gyula
Country: Hungary
Budget: $440
Original Language: en

Themes

Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching

Keywords

hungary, loneliness, phone, lonely woman, short film, hungarian women

Trailer

Telefon-saudade Trailer
More Films by Director: Tóth-Lederhaas Csongor
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telefon-saudade about?
Telefon-Saudade is an intimate short drama about an elderly woman mourning her lost son, who finds unexpected comfort in conversations with a phone scammer posing as her grandchild. As her daughter struggles to understand this fragile emotional coping mechanism, the film reveals the quiet depths of loneliness and the complex dynamics of love, grief, and letting go. Through everyday spaces and quiet moments, Telefon-Saudade explores the need to be heard—and the illusions we cling to in search of connection.
Who directed Telefon-saudade?
Telefon-saudade was directed by Tóth-Lederhaas Csongor.
Who stars in Telefon-saudade?
Telefon-saudade stars Kati Andai, Balogh Orsolya.
How long is Telefon-saudade?
Telefon-saudade has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Telefon-saudade?
Telefon-saudade is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Telefon-saudade?
Telefon-saudade had a budget of $440.
Where was Telefon-saudade produced?
Telefon-saudade was produced in Hungary.
What are the themes of Telefon-saudade?
The themes of Telefon-saudade include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.