The Kindness of Strangers

In this heartfelt drama, Clara, accompanied by her two sons, finds herself in a precarious situation as she flees an abusive marriage with only their car and dreams of starting afresh in New York. Fate intervenes when the family's vehicle is impounded, leading them to cross paths with Alice who helps them secure temporary refuge in an emergency shelter. Amidst these challenging circumstances, Clara encounters Marc at a quaint Russian restaurant named 'Winter Palace,' where they are both engaged in clandestine food pilfering. Marc has been offered the opportunity to revive the declining restaurant and, as it becomes a shared haven for those experiencing adversity, an unexpected array of characters find themselves intertwined by fate and temporary camaraderie. Amidst their personal struggles, the 'Winter Palace' becomes more than just a restaurant, but a beacon of hope and community for all who enter its doors.