Emmanuel Schwartz

In the process of her ongoing film shoot in New York City, a filmmaker finds herself questioning the origin of impulsion. As she tries to overcome loss through creation, an unexpected event enlightens her journey.

When Sasha's mother arrives on her doorstep without warning her, she tries to prepare for the most important concert of her career. The reasons for her mother's visit come to light and Sasha must find a way to survive the remaining 24 hours.

A sex worker turned literary star finds herself caught between irreconcilable identities in this portrait of French-Canadian writer Nelly Arcan.