Two People Exchanging Saliva

Two People Exchanging Saliva is a drama with science fiction and fantasy elements set in a repressive society. In this world, citizens pay for goods by accepting slaps to the face, and the act of kissing is a crime punishable by death. Angine, a woman struggling with unhappiness, spends her time shopping compulsively at a department store. She develops a close connection with a playful salesgirl, a relationship that attracts the attention of a jealous coworker.

The film was directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The cast features Zar Amir Ebrahimi as Angine and Luàna Bajrami as Malaise, with other roles played by Aurélie Boquien, Nicolas Bouchaud, and Mitchell Jean. Vicky Krieps provides the narration. This joint production between France and the United States was supported by companies including Misia Films and Galeries Lafayette. Released on November 27, 2025, the film has a runtime of 36 minutes. It currently holds a rating of 7.6/10 on TMDB based on 45 votes.