A close-up shot reveals two elderly women, narrowed by the frame, deeply engrossed in a passionate game of scrabble. The lighting is overcast, creating an ambiance of tension. The full game board is the central focus, with scoresheets mostly seen in the background. The colors are muted except for the vibrant and varied colors of the scrabble tiles. The women are at equal sides of the frame, suggesting a balanced rivalry between them.
Slightly off-centre, partially out of focus a dog warmly sleeps, bracketing the scene. Perspective shifts to an overhead shot, emphasizing both the sprawl of the game board and the huddle of the competing women. You can just notice a telephone beside one woman; its old-fashioned ring tones interrupting their match, symbolizing her preoccupation with her day job at a bookings agency.
Gentle camera movements track occasional pacing and stirring of the dog, adding a sense of domesticity and comfort. The film ends on a low-angle shot, looking up at the two women – still engrossed, softly arguing about a questionable word, the ‘clink’ of scrabble tiles and increasing heartbeat sound intensifying the suspense to a crescendo.