Nina Iseli

Loosely based on Jörg Steiner's «DER KOLLEGE» tells the story of the unemployed MAX PLÜSS. He moved to Biel more than 45 years ago. Today, Plüss learns that he has been «taxed out» and has to apply for social welfare. This surprises him, but does not depress him – despite the winter, cold and high fog.

It has been 35 years since Maria left her newborn in a baby window. With the help of the authorities, she tracks down her daughter and meets Caroline for the first time. A DNA test is to prove their kinship. An increasingly close relationship develops between Maria and Caroline. However, unfulfilled expectations and quiet accusations threaten to break it time and again. The two women struggle together – until the result of the DNA test is available.

Pensioner Roli comes to Fareed's assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with the burial of his Muslim wife. Together they stumble into a bewildering forest of Swiss bureaucracy to which Roli finds beautifully simple answer.

A poor orphan ends up in a high society until a pair of red shoes forces her to dance forever.