Based on a novel by award-winning writer Yusuf Yesilöz, popular and talented swimmer Beyto is living life to the full as he falls in love with his handsome coach. But his Turkish parents insist on a more traditional path by attempting to marry him off quickly. Tricking their son on a trip to their village, the parents plan to wed Beyto to his school friend, Seher. Beyto must face the dilemma of staying true to his heart or conforming to his familiy’s conservative traditions. Barek Ates and Ecem Aydin shine in debut roles alongside Swiss Film Award winner Dimitri Stapfer in this heartfelt multicultural story.

Marie, 19, is attracted by easy money. Without really realizing it, she becomes involved in prostitution. She decides not to tell her friend, Vincent, a young, nonchalant, 21-year-old skater who owes everyone money and just can’t seem to grow up. The maelstrom of life seizes Marie and Vincent, caught up in a society where money, appearance and perpetual self-delusion are everything. Vincent’s mute, autistic brother, Mika, also gets caught in the trap.