Sometimes you’re just in a different place in your relationship. You think you’re headed in one direction and your partner is just in a different place. When that happens, it’s never a good sign for your future. When it happens while on vacation, things can get awkward.

That’s certainly the case for Erupcja, a new relationship drama that opens in limited release Friday. It focuses on three people who intersect during a trip in Warsaw, Poland.

In the film, Bethany (Charli XCX) and Rob (Will Madden) are on a getaway to Warsaw, Poland. It’s a place Bethany has been before, a place where she has history. But it’s the first time for Rob. He wanted to go to Paris, but she suggested this as an alternative. Either way, he’s looking for a romantic place to propose.

But Bethany has found the ring and senses his plan. As they land, there is a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna that keeps them in Warsaw longer. She takes it as a sign, and quickly re-connects with an old friend, Nel (Lena Gora). This isn’t the first time they’ve connected, nor is it the first time they’ve come together after a volcanic eruption.

While Rob is making romantic plans, Bethany disappears. She spends a wild few days with Nel, leaving Rob to wonder what their future will be.

This film comes from writer/director Pete Ohs, who crafted the script along with Charli XCX and Gora. It’s essentially the story of two people in love with the same woman who isn’t ready to commit to anything or anyone. And it’s the story of the American artist living in Warsaw that ends up tagging along for the journey.

I know that doesn’t sound like a great description, but if you watched this film, it’s apt. The film is just 71 minutes and doesn’t waste a lot of time. It’s shot in a unique way that almost has a home-movie quality. That makes it feel like an intimate, personal journey. It’s also quite a bit of fun.

Charli XCX is a great musician, who has provided the soundtrack for plenty of films. Of late, she’s been a presence on screen, too. I enjoyed The Moment, the mocumentary where she played herself, but I almost appreciated this small performance more. She brings Bethany to life in an engaging way that captivates you while she’s on screen. You can’t help but understand why Nel and Rob have been sucked into her orbit, and why she’ll never stay there.

I also really enjoyed the twists near the end, when Nel and Rob come together traveling through Warsaw along with Claude (Jeremy O. Harris). There is a breezy connection between them that feels like the right place for this journey to end. It ends up being captivating, amusing, and really engaging.

It’s a simple premise and a simple story, and yet it hooked me. I couldn’t take my eyes off it and really enjoyed the ride. Those that find it in theaters will likely feel the same.

Erupcja opens in limited release, including locations in Denver and Nashville, on Friday, May 1.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.