Diagnosed with a rare form of Parkinson's Disease, ailing theatrical legend Sir Michael Gifford (Brian Cox) is foul-mouthed, irascible and highly reluctant to the idea of allowing a full-time care giver into his home. Enter Dorottya, an aspiring Hungarian actress, whose warming personality and knowledge of theater helps Sir Michael regain his sense of meaning and purpose.
Torn between self-preservation and self-respect, an Iranian immigrant sets out on a desperate search for a marriage partner in order to secure his citizenship status, but falls in love instead.
Olga’s life is shattered when her husband casually announces his intention to leave her, prompting her to descend into a period of depression, self-degradation and self-destructive behavior. Based on the novel by Elena Ferrante.
Jean (Louis-Do de Lencquesaing), a renowned academic, is appointed Minister of the Family at the very moment when his own family is coming apart.