Petty Thieves

Two lonely young people, a tender love story, and the indestructible hope for a better life in times of globalization.

The Croatian Adriatic coast: Rio, a young and introverted man, supplements his meager income as a cook by stealing from nearby restaurants and resorts. He lives with his grandparents. His beloved grandfather suffers from dementia and his grandmother is exhausted from having to care for him. Rio often wanders through the forest along the coast, where men cruise for sex. His life changes drastically when he meets Andrea, a Serbian woman who works part-time in a hotel’s wellness center. She suggests partnering up to commit larger thefts, and gradually a tender bond develops between them. But do they have a future together?

A nuanced drama brimming with empathy about two lonely young souls searching for a better life in a globalized world.

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