Anni Molke

In the early 17th century, a soldier arrives at an isolated Protestant village in Germany claiming to be the heir to an abandoned farmstead. Even though he proves to be a good man, the villagers’ suspicions about his identity grow and they force a reckoning.

Nele’s whole life is centered around rowing. Together with her best friend Dina, she trains every single day without exception. But Dina is struggling with her own body – her skin is turning scaly and spikes start growing out of her back. While Nele tries to keep her focused on training, Dina decides to listen to her body and surrender to the transformation. Not only is their shared passion at risk of falling apart, so too is their friendship in jeopardy.