Liam's mum is in prison but will be released in time for his 16th birthday. He dreams of a family life he has never had and in an attempt to raise money Liam becomes involved in all sorts of crazy schemes with his pals. He finds himself dangerously out of his depth, knowing he should walk away. Only this time, he just can't let go.
When a young freelance writer in Tokyo chooses life as a single mother, her family show little understanding towards her decision. Instead she finds comfort in her friendship with a book store owner who secretly desires her. This portrait of metropolitan loneliness is a tribute to Japanese film maker Yasujiro Ozu.
Every year, teenage girls Gwen and Lise, meet up for their summer holidays in Brittany, but this year things seem different. Gwen has developed an interest in sex and older boys while Lise, who is keeping the recent death of her absent father to herself, is pensive and brooding.
The lives of a few widely different individuals intertwine in their search for happiness. Ali has left Morocco to study in France, Emelie trying to cope with an ongoing breakup. Lucas has just gotten out of his marriage and is finding his sexual identity and Cecil is documenting her life through the camera lens.
Two private girls' school cliques join forces to expose their corrupt headmaster. The headmaster videotapes the girls in their rooms with a hidden surveillance camera and sells drugs on the side.
Liam's mum is in prison but will be released in time for his 16th birthday. He dreams of a family life he has never had and in an attempt to raise money Liam becomes involved in all sorts of crazy schemes with his pals. He finds himself dangerously out of his depth, knowing he should walk away. Only this time, he just can't let go.
Martijn is a young man obsessed with his sister Daantje. After years without contact he enters her life, starts manipulating her and filming her every move with a video camera. An incident in their past creates tension between them but when Daantje finally takes control over the situation the actual truth is unveiled.
Every year, teenage girls Gwen and Lise, meet up for their summer holidays in Brittany, but this year things seem different. Gwen has developed an interest in sex and older boys while Lise, who is keeping the recent death of her absent father to herself, is pensive and brooding.
When a young freelance writer in Tokyo chooses life as a single mother, her family show little understanding towards her decision. Instead she finds comfort in her friendship with a book store owner who secretly desires her. This portrait of metropolitan loneliness is a tribute to Japanese film maker Yasujiro Ozu.
Jack wants to be a writer but working on his first novel has landed him in deep debt. To get money he takes a job as a dealer at a casino, a job and a world that soon draws his attention away from his writing.
Harry Joy has always seen himself as a successful man with a loving family. But when he dies and comes back to life he takes a good look at the world around him which changes his whole perception. In his search for bliss, Harry Joy is convinced that he's gone to hell.
Four college friends in trouble turn to each other for help. They discover that the complexities of their own lives have a habit of getting in the way of friendship.
