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Mobius stands alone in a suburban street at golden hour, seen from behind, watching the houses of the ordinary life he chose. Framing Why the camera lets Mobius stand still The finale gives Loki a throne and Mobius a parked car on a quiet street — and shoots the second one wider than the first. / 2 min read