Synopsis
A week in the life of 19-years-old Noémi, a first-generation college student who recently moved to Budapest from the country, as she is becoming independent from her controlling mother and starts taking full time shifts at a toy store to support herself. In the meantime, she's facing how hard life is as a woman, especially coming from a working-class background.
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Peter takes his British friend Adam on a personal but political tour around Budapest. In an underground club, Adam makes a move at Peter — who now has to come clear with his own feelings.
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A socially committed student commune gathers in its yearly camp to welcome new members, debate on feminism, culture critique and direct democracy, but also sit by the fireplace and sing songs of the movement.
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