For over a year, Remo Legnazzi's camera followed four participants in a prescription heroin program in Bern: Michel, Evelyne, Markus and Susanne - whose pasts have left their marks on all of them. The film tracks them doggedly and is full of surprises. Michel is completely off drugs and has become a stone sculptor. Evelyne is well-integrated, managing the kitchen and purchases for a community restaurant - and 11 years later still receives a weekly dose of heroin as part of the program. Markus is an HIV+ swimming teacher. Susanne gave up her dream of a family long ago: she is now dependent on alcohol and methadone. [Pressetext]

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