Giorgina Hämmerli

Residents of a flat share discuss the purchase of a new vacuum cleaner. A genuine film about group dynamics, daily living together and democracy, in which banality, poetry and humour are mixed.

Summertime in a city. The coolness of a morning swim in the river quickly vanishes as the heat exacerbates insignificant daily nuisances. As Eli tires to escape the narrowness and agitation of the city, she keeps on facing aggression. Her rage starts to build up.

Luca has been carrying a secret since his teenage years. Now, he’s decided to finally share it with his sister – despite a deep fear that it might irreparably harm their relationship.