Miles Away

Paris, 1968. After a failed attempt to gain national acceptance for gay rights, Marc finds himself lost, dealing with the joys and agonies of being gay during a time when homosexuals had no place in society. That is until he meets Andre.

The celebration of a 15th birthday give raise to a series of events between a group of teens that will lead them to encounter with situations of adventure, passion, comedy and maybe an encounter from "beyond".

Frankfurt On The Oder, 1991: Johann Rummel dreams of a career as a tabloid journalist. So far, the tricky would-be reporter has only approached the stars in his job as a waiter. Without a high-school diploma and professional experience, the chances of getting a coveted trainee-ship are slim. With his friend Maik he tries to recommend himself with gossip stories: As soon as a celebrity shows up, he gives the reporter and Maik the paparazzi. However, nothing more than nice memories emerges. His strong will nevertheless makes an impression on star journalist Marbach, who recommended him for her newspaper. The big chance comes from Erich Honecker, of all people, who is supposed to answer for the wall dead. All the media want an interview with him, but the former GDR head of state lets them down. Whoever makes him speak has the lead story of the year. In order to win Honecker's trust, Rummel befriends old SED comrades and appears to found the League of Young Communists in reunified Germany. Posted photos are just the beginning. This goes too far for his companion Maik, and his girlfriend Jenny, whose brother was killed in the "escape from the republic", turns away from her future husband. He's now obsessed with the idea of having the last interview with Honecker. At any cost.

The opportunity to make some fast money by delivering a hot car moves Ana and Nicolae, a young couple from Romania, to take a bus from Bucharest to Vienna. When the arrive they are told to be patient; their car is not ready yet. Ana wants to go home, but Nicolae would rather forge on westward. With no money they are stuck in Vienna, and after a fight they split up, which leads to encounters with various locals. Nicolae meets Dana, a vivacious 30-year-old travel agent, and Ana gets acquainted with Jan, a department-store detective still suffering from his breakup with Rita, his ex-girlfriend across the hall. Martha, Jan's equally-apathetic roommate, keeps her head above water as a human crash-test dummy. When Ana and Nicolae meet again, their relationship is bathed in a new light.

An aged comedian tells the story of his early days and lack of success with women.