Thessa Meijer

During an extreme heat wave, a shy girl seeks refuge in an ice cream shop. But when she looks into the eyes of the charming vendor, she is on thin ice.

Jade (19) lives with her two friends Rex and Bo in a secluded mobile home, surrounded by a dense conifer hedge. Under Rex’ direction, Jade follows a strict regime, but at night Bo tempts her to break out of it. Meanwhile an unknown woman makes frantic attempts to get through to Jade. Which only adds to her confusion.

An ambitious amphibian sea-creature wants to venture into the human world. Her dream to evolve into the perfect individual is so strong that she overcomes the physical boundaries of her fish-body and transforms into a human being. But even as a young woman she remains restless. Will she ever be content?

Three adult brothers, Hein, Pé and Roemer, live with their elderly mother Hillie. This eccentric family lives in an old, crooked house that is on the verge of taking its last breath before toppling over. Every year, it is pulled straight again by its four inhabitants. This procedure has worked for decades, until suddenly Mother takes off to the sunny South. The nestlings are left to deal with each other - and themselves. As the relationship between the brothers gets more distorted, the house starts leaning over faster as well.