Tanju Bilir

From a swimming pool in Brazil to the back seat of a car in Germany via an apartment in the early hours of the morning where three men dance to the beat of wild passions, here are four stories about the marks that can be left when skin touches skin. Even in brightness, some shadows still linger.

With his critically acclaimed turn as "Toni Hamady" in 4 Blocks officially behind him, Kida Khodr Ramadan is on the hunt for his next big role. When the projects he's offered don't align with his vision for his career, Kida is at a loss until unexpected praise from Ricky Gervais provides an opportunity to adapt his television series Extras. Though thrilled about the opportunity, Kida faces one huge obstacle: Germany isn't exactly known for its world-renowned stars the fundamental premise of the British sitcom or for its humor.