Aborder region village between the Czech Republic and Germany tells the love story of Tommy (19) from a socially disadvantaged background and Julia (18) from a wealthy family. Julia becomes unexpectedly pregnant. Against their parents’ wishes, Julia and Tommy want to build a future together with the child. Money is a big issue for Tommy, who works as a baker’s apprentice. Tommy is offered a risky deal – drug smuggling. The young relationship is put to the test.
ROBERT HEBER was born in 1981 in Bautzen. He studied Fine Arts in Braunschweig and Dresden, followed by Directing at the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF. His films include: the shorts HARRY (2008), INSIDE OUT (2010), ALL ABOUT YOU (2012), JOURNEY INTO THE JUNGLE (2013), and his feature debut REAL LIFE (2015).
photos © Kai Unger/Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF