Dascha Petuchow

Plagued by the monotony of a chewy small-town summer break, 16-year-old Tati longs for one last adventure with her friends. When her mother gets in the way of her desire for freedom, Tati escapes and finds refuge with her best friend. There, between hot concrete and a swimming lake, youthful recklessness mixes with the fear of missing out and, fueled by canned beer and euphoria, ends in a fight against the sunrise.

Two generations, one meal together. Young meets old, traditional meets liberal. In the story 'Empty Nest', mother, father, their only grown son and his girlfriend come together when they visit their parents. The overprotective mother does not cope with the departure of her only child, while the proud father's thoughts revolve solely around aging. The conversations are about life, memories, and expectations, while quietly telling of loneliness and grief.