Зима в Лиссабоне

The city feels like a character itself, and I'm curious how much of its history influenced the emotional depth of the story.

The dark atmosphere really heightened the emotional stakes, but I wonder if the noir style was also a commentary on the characters' inner struggles.

The winter setting gave the narrative a melancholic tone that worked beautifully, but I wonder if the season was chosen for symbolic reasons or for atmosphere.