Abandoned by her mother, 13-year-old Maria is forced to live with her grandmother in a bleak industrial town. During a violent clash on the street, she meets Kristina, who is striving to become a model. Trying to get closer to her, Maria enrolls in a mysterious school, which prepares girls for the biggest casting event in the region. Her ambiguous relationship with Kristina and the intense, cult-like environment force Maria on a quest to discover her own identity. Golden Leopard Locarno 2024.