André and Vera are a young entrepreneurial couple. They get the opportunity to pitch their app at a prestigious seminar designed to attract investors. Before going there, Vera tries hypnotherapy to quit smoking. From this point, her attitude suddenly changes, leaving André baffled. This bitter story takes a meticulous look at the mechanisms of appearance, the limits of love and the processes of social reproduction.

Norwegian actor Herbert Nordrum and Berlinale European Shooting Star 2024 Asta Kamma deliver a remarkable performance, accurately conveying the deep sense of embarrassment inherent in the prevailing social codes.

Europa Cinemas Label as Best European Film