Anne values her freedom above all. Her parents always encouraged her, and she became an actress, remaining unbound in her relationships. That is, until she meets Richard – a vibrant, elegantly dressed baker from Kenya with a precarious status as a refugee. His croissants, wit, and charm captivate Anne, and she quickly sacrifices her freedom for this special love.
When their child, Thando, is born, everything changes. Concerns and doubts creep in: Does Richard truly mean it? Is his unconventional lifestyle too much for her? Are the gaps between them so wide that their love can't leap over them anymore? And what about Anne's own desire for freedom?
Valery Tscheplanowa tells a story of love that breaks cultural boundaries and tries to endure despite the challenges. She paints a passionate, intense portrait of relationships today, the contradictions between freedom and family, security and individuality – and love in its eternal, complicated beauty.
"Tscheplanowa's debut is as much an event as her performance – raw, translucent, crystal clear, and with a cool severity that makes her seem strangely wise ... Wonderful." Süddeutsche Zeitung
