Stefan Statnic

A few days before Christmas, having quit his job in Germany, Matthias returns to his Transylvanian village. He wishes to involve himself more in the education of his son, Rudi, left for too long in the care of his mother, Ana, and to rid him of the unresolved fears that have gripped him. He’s also eager to see his ex-lover Csilla and preoccupied about his old father, Otto. When a few new workers are hired at the small factory that Csilla manages, the peace of the community is disturbed, underlying fears grip the adults, and frustrations, conflicts and passions erupt through the thin sliver of apparent understanding and calm.

Amalia, a girl of thirteen, gets her first period one day before leaving for the seaside with her parents.

A young couple comes looking for a fresh start in the big city. She washes dishes all day, while he hands out leaflets on the street. They're bounded by an unusual love. This is the day their secret falls flat.