Tamara Šoletić

On Shaky Ground is a short film that deals with the issue of a breaking family, after the father falls into a serious depression because of the financial moves he had previously kept secret.

Anamarija starts her job as a counsellor at a new school. Together with her, the viewers begin to appreciate what kind of people the staffroom teachers are, they witness the petty conflicts and also uncover the power games that go on behind the scenes. This self-assured debut from Sonja Tarokić about the individual's struggle within the system and the sheer effort required to preserve one’s integrity, also presents a complex study of an institution whose employees have taken on one of the most responsible roles an adult can have – to educate future generations.

"Little Giant" is the story of an eccentric undertaker, more popularly known as an amateur long distance runner, whose emotional turmoil and personal insecurities lead to eventual estrangement both from his family and religious community. He finds solace in two things - his daughter Kona and his love of nature and God's creatures. After his latest outburst results in temporary imprisonment and increased public ridicule for his daughter, the Little Giant turns to running for therapy.

Jakov returns to hometown in order to take care of his mother whose suffering from a schizoaffective disorder, however, this intense new element in his life will slowly start to make his own psyche crack.

After a chainsaw is stolen from his ill father, Toni must face the harsh truths and fears regarding his father's physical and mental state.

The story begins when we learn that the lives of the main characters, although quite different and seemingly unrelated, are actually intertwined on multiple levels. Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, a great friendship and business partnership of Matko and Zoran rudely ended.

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