The Weight of Cherries

After a fight on the soccer field, Melek was suspended for three months by the sports court, her proud father, Ferhat tries to cope with the disappointment and continue pursuing his daughter’s dream of becoming a professional soccer player. But Melek is distancing herself not only from her father but also from the sport that once bound them so closely together, and suddenly, her father’s expectations, unfulfilled dreams, and his daughter’s suppressed aggression collide.

On a long and dark night, three people are drawn to the light of a lantern on an isolated parking lot. Pain and desire lead them into a surreal space of disorientation and horror.

Ana Canales is a young Christian woman who has been working for a few months at the Refugio Cafe, a Christian NGO that helps refugees in Berlin. There she meets Bibi, a young Iranian woman who works at the cafe, and who is soon to be deported from the country. At a birthday party the two of them speak for the first time, and Ana discovers a reciprocated attraction to Bibi. Unable to confront what she feels and at the same time concerned about Bibi's situation, Ana sets out to help her even if it means being honest with herself and with God.

The two friends Elliot (18) and Ruben (17) argue over a German Military recruitment flyer. While Elliot sees it as his only chance to escape the village, Ruben refuses to even consider that path. Suddenly, it’s no longer just about their future, but also about their friendship.