Rémi Bassaler

Dreams and reality collide as a young woman navigates a tumultuous relationship amid rising social tensions, protests and tragedies in Paris.

Olivia is a young undocumented immigrant who works as a maid in a Parisian hotel. Her illegal status compels her to remain invisible in order not to draw any suspicion. As Olivia starts to suffocate under these constraining life conditions an irrepressible desire is growing within herself.

On the eve of her retirement, Judith, a suburban doctor, opens her practice door to Aïda — eight months pregnant and having fallen out of the medical care system. Confronted with a healthcare system pushed to the breaking point, Judith agrees to take the young woman in, embarking on a night that will put all her convictions as a healthcare professional to the test.

On the outskirts of Beijing, a group of Mongolians work in a stable owned by a wealthy Chinese businessman. Between the repetitive work and the hope of a return to their homeland, time seems to stand still. Yet behind the farm gates to the lands of Inner Mongolia, China continues to evolve at a rapid pace.