Awarded a Special Jury Mention and the FIPRESCI Prize (for new voices) at Karlovy Vary, the premise for Manoël Dupont’s debut feature is far from conventional. Two thirty-somethings meet by chance, united by their receding hairlines, and decide to travel to Istanbul in the hope that a hair transplant will turn back the hands of time. Undergoing more of a psychological than cosmetic process as they wander the streets of the Turkish metropolis, they form a bond over the constant push and pull between acceptance and the desire for transformation, between their own personal expectations and social pressures. This original comedy-drama is far more than a reflection on what we outwardly show to the world, showcasing a rare tenderness, attention to detail and an openness to improvisation that will strike a chord with us all: insecurity and vulnerability are hard to mask, but good company always helps.