In the Ukrainian Carpathians, large Western companies are threatening to destroy the existence of the forestry business owned by Sylwia's family. In order to make some urgently needed money, Sylwia agrees to help smuggle refugees across the nearby external EU border.
Born in Freiburg i. Br., Simon Schneckenburger grew up in the Black Forest and studied film directing at the Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg. His short film BORZAYA celebrated international festival success and was semifinalist at the Student Academy Awards. He is currently working on his debut film and a mini-series.
Filmography
2017 Am Tag die Sterne
2018 Im Rauschen
2018 Was ihr nicht seht
2020 Ich glaube, es geht ans Ende der Welt
2021 Borzaya
2023 Everybody Leaves in the End
2025 Skin on Skin