While driving, "Valentine" (Irène Jacob) hits a dog, which turns out to be only mildly hurt. After taking it to the vet, she returns it to the "Judge" (Jean-Louis Trintignant). She soon discovers that he’s eavesdropping on his neighbors, recording their private lives—an unlawful activity. Torn between her disapproval of his actions and a growing fondness for him and the dog, Valentine finds herself in an awkward posi…

It makes for a strong conclusion to Kieslowski’s trilogy. Serving as the final installment in Krzysztof Kieslowski's “trilogy of colors,” this film centers on an unexpected connection between a young model and a senior retired judge who finds amusement in eavesdropping on his neighbors’ phone calls—an activity he engages in out of pure cynicism. He is isolated, filled with bitterness and unhappiness. The story the…