Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex junkie, returns to high school in a bid to start her life over. When she arrives at her childhood home, Jerri finds that her father, Guy, divorced Jerri's mom and remarried before slipping into a coma.. Her new stepmom Sarah, decides to let her stay, hoping that Jerri's presence will bring Guy back.
Etienne is a lonely bookstore owner with an outstanding memory and two passions in life - literature and mountains. One day he accidentally runs over an eight year old girl who ends up in a coma. And soon Etienne finds himself between the little girl and her young mother who is unable to cope with her responsibilities.
Isabel is having second thoughts about her upcoming marriage to Jonathan. Mother Diana learns that her husband has a new lover, and begins to re-think her life choices and her open marriage. Their paths cross with Alec, a young actor, and with Peter, a journalist. The connections between the lives of these characters begin to reveal themselves and their stories unravel.
Paul, a war journalist returns to his hometown for the burial of his father. Clearing out his fathers old shed he surprises a teenage girl who has used the shed as her hideaway. They establish an innocent friendship but when the girl goes missing all fingers point at Paul. His attempt to clear the accusations leads to a tragic discovery.
Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex junkie, returns to high school in a bid to start her life over. When she arrives at her childhood home, Jerri finds that her father, Guy, divorced Jerri's mom and remarried before slipping into a coma.. Her new stepmom Sarah, decides to let her stay, hoping that Jerri's presence will bring Guy back.
Etienne is a lonely bookstore owner with an outstanding memory and two passions in life - literature and mountains. One day he accidentally runs over an eight year old girl who ends up in a coma. And soon Etienne finds himself between the little girl and her young mother who is unable to cope with her responsibilities.
The story of Cuban novelist and poet Reinaldo Arenas, portraying his childhood and life in Cuba, his time in prison and the escape to the USA. Awarded at the 2000 Venice Film Festival for Best Actor and Grand Special Jury prizes and nominated for best actor at the 2001 Academy Awards.
Three brothers, Abe, Ben and Josh work together and seem to be leading quiet lives until Josh is suddenly gunned down in front of Abe. Determined to understand the mystery of his brother's death, Abe is progressively thrown into the underworld of prostitution where he meets Jill, a call-girl who guides him.
Martin is thrown into jail where he's taught to play the sax by a fellow inmate and once released, he decides to start a swing band. Apart from a bassist, a drummer and a brass section, Martin needs the talents of Joan, a beautiful singer who also happens to be the love of his life.
