Geoffrey,12, and his brother Kimanthi,15, have to travel to Shimoni to bury their grandmother. It is a most dreadful journey for the two as it will bring them face to face with the man who sexually molested them years ago.

During a trip to the Philippines middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.

In the early stages of the political transisition in 1998, rumors of black-clad ninjas terrorizes the Tapal Kuda region of East Java. These ninjas come out during the night targeting Koran teachers and clerics. Santri (moslem scholars) take guard duties to protect their teachers at night. During this tense situation, one santri leaves his guard duty to meet with his lover.

Buildings are not supposed to move. But on Avenida Libertador 2050, a building moves and the ceiling shivers, causing a strange nausea..