Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2026 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, PÖFF 2026 | Berlin International Film Festival 2026
Speical Mention, Youth Jury Generation 14 Plus Best Film, Berlinale 2026
Caught in their parents’ divorce, Nina and Eli struggle with anger, confusion and the need to be understood. Each retreats into their own world, while dealing with divided loyalties and emotional pain. Told from both their perspectives, the story explores how family relationships can break apart yet find a way to heal, despite the distance, hurt and silence that separate them.
Born in 1989 in Tokyo, London-based Dutch director Mees Peijnenburg graduated from the Netherlands Film Academy.His shorts A Hole in My Heart and Even Cowboys Get to Cry, got nominated for Berlinale Crystal Bear. His films have won over 50 awards including Dutch Directors’ Guild Award and two Golden Calves for We Will Never Be Royals. His debut feature, Paradise Drifters, premiered at the 2020 Berlinale. He served on juries at Berlinale Generation, Cinekid and Les Arcs Film Festival.
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