Young reporter Anselm meets acting student Nana and decides to make a doc film about drama school. But teachers and students draw him into a storm of emotional lows and toxic relationships that severely test his integrity as a journalist.
At 67, Teresa's life is defined by the pain she carries in her body—invisible, yet ever-present. In search of relief, she lies down on the floor, at home or under a tree, near her "little heaven," a comforting amulet. But when patterns from the past return, Teresa must flee. This time, not from a man, but into an unexpected journey with her daughters—one of whom is the director of this film.
Berlin-Gropiusstadt, a prefabricated housing estate on the outskirts of the city. On the last day of the year, three young people are at a turning point: Tarik receives a letter about his impending deportation, Stella gets accepted to an acting school abroad, and Luan wakes up from a nightmare in which he is left behind by both of them.
Soo-min, a bookstore owner entering menopause; Eun-young, a homemaker already in the midst of it; and Hyun, a corporate manager who has not yet experienced it — each faces her own struggles, from work and love to changing bodies and fading confidence. And just when life feels overwhelming… even their friendship begins to fall apart. Can they ever return to the way they once were?
Hanna, a young single mother and student, moves through everyday life with her daughter Ida in a careful balance of love and responsibility, while reaching the edge of her own limits.
Eli, an autistic boy, goes on a date. The girl he's meeting, Sara, even says she's looking forward to it. However, within an hour they realize it was a serious misunderstanding.
In a weathered house among dense rows of trees, an elderly couple spends their days in peace. The approaching storm signals the presence of a young man whose arrival they have been expecting.
Miljenko, a successful Croatian businessman, recieves the news that his company had just filed for bancruptcy. Things seem to be looking up, however, when his daughter anounces not only her engagement, but also her pregnancy and upcoming nuptuals. The only caveat? The love of her life is none other than the son of the Serbian prime minister.
Zazu, a teenager in the midst of discovering their identity, must choose whether to take part in their village’s traditional celebration by assuming a predetermined role, or stay true to what they feel.
A couple consisting of two women, Levi and Minu, participate in a reality TV show called Hygge, inspired by the Swedish lifestyle concept of the same name. On an island, the new community they form part of takes advantage of their remoteness from society in order to experiment with its own values. But contrary to Levi's expectations, the ideals of traditional gender roles still seem to prevail among the show’s bosses. Therefore, at a certain point, Levi tries to escape and to convince Minu to leave with her.
It seems to be a harmonious and happy family gathering. Conversations that begin with lighthearted jokes gradually uncover long-standing conflicts. Despite everyone's efforts to resolve and improve their relationships, the discussions only grow increasingly complicated.
After transforming herself, through years of plastic surgery a woman returns to confront the past that scarred her – only to discover that perfection carries a cost she can no longer escape. As Catherine prepares for what she believes will be the most important night of her life, her inner turmoil surfaces, revealing the destructive cycle of perfectionism, body dysmorphia, and addiction to external validation. As tensions rise between her and Abby, a young, fiery assistant who sees through the illusion, Catherine is forced to confront a haunting past and the mask she's spent years perfecting.
Mi-sun and Do-kyung might be used to struggling in the most dangerous part of Seoul's Gangnam district, but that doesn't mean they've settled into it. With no one but each other to rely on, the two friends grind away to save the money needed to leave their dangerous lifestyles behind. But just as "retirement" comes within reach, the world betrays them, shattering their hopes. On the edge of a dead end, they discover a hidden fortune of dirty cash and gold in Gangnam – and place all their bets on one final high-stakes gamble of a lifetime.
A hard-working mom Mira’s 9-year-old son Dong-myung collapses out of the blue due to Type-1 diabetes. Realizing Dong-myung now has to painfully take blood tests 365 days, her heart drops. Mira desperately looks for painless blood sugar monitoring devices globally and ends up importing ‘DexCom’ device, first time ever in Korea. Feeling empathetic to other patients, she begins to help other moms to buy the devices. However, Mira faces accusations of illegal import. She decides to take on the world for those in pain. Will Mira continue this battle, not just for her son but for the greater good?
Russia, early 1990s. Amid post-Soviet chaos, a brilliant young man, Vadim Baranov, charts his path. First an artist, then a reality TV producer, he becomes the spin doctor to a rising KGB agent: Vladimir Putin. At the heart of power, Baranov shapes the new Russia, blurring the boundaries between truth and lies, belief and manipulation. Only the magnetic Ksenia is beyond his control, tempting him away from this dangerous game. Years later, after retreating into silence and shrouded in mystery, Baranov finally opens up, revealing the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.