Czech Film Center

Synopsis

This story of one day during which a life can be turned upside down was written and directed by Alice Nellis and produced by Oscar winning director Jan Svěrák. Julie, a translator, has just moved into a new house with her husband, Richard, and their teenage daughter, Cecilie. Their life is supposed to be that of a perfect, happy family. Hearing news of the death of her favourite singer is the starting point for Julie to realise that her life is not as ideal as it seems. First, she gets an impulse to buy a piano. Then, during just one day’s journey pursuing this idea, she changes her life completely. She must resolve her past and
present first if she wants to start a new life. In this film about various shapes of love, the role of Julie is an acting comeback for the singer and violin player Iva Bittová.