Laura, who loathes Christmas, makes her obligatory yearly trek home for the holidays. Upon arrival, she is greeted with the family friction she knows all too well: Her father Rainer maintains his trademark emotional distance, while mother Vera delivers predictable reminders of Laura’s perpetual inadequacy. Frazzled sister Lizzi, seeking a momentary escape, wastes no time depositing her twins into Laura’s reluctant arms. Only Grandma Sophie, who hasn’t spoken in years, offers Laura a sense of comfort and connection.
