On Christmas Eve, on a small, snow-covered Aegean island in the late 19th century, Achtitsa, a poor elderly woman, struggles to raise her two orphaned grandchildren with the help of her kind neighbor, Zerbinios.
● Panagiotis Rappas
● 72'
● Greece
Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking special care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars, causing her to lose both him and her other friends. In her quest for forgiveness, Amanda must find the courage to stand out and be true to herself.
● Eirik Sæter Stordahl
● 89’
● Norway