Beneath the Surface

A elderly woman connects an old photograph of her son with a boy from the neighborhood, is it a haunting memory or a strange coincidence?

Two adult children enlist an actress to stage tense everyday conflicts with their mothers while their own moms watch. The result is a fascinating social experiment where fiction and documentary intertwine, bravely exposing the dynamics in these relationships.

Director Jakob is in the middle of recording when he becomes obsessed with the authenticity of a cosmetic hickey. Despite repeating his mantra of assuming responsibility, he soon oversteps all boundaries and ends up in a pinch with his own self-image.