After realizing that her years in art school will not help her find a job, filmmaker Alexandra Pianelli agrees to help her mother in the lifelong family business: a small kiosk located in the frantic Victor Hugo Square, a wealthy area of Paris. Alexandra places her camera — or rather, her phone — and stands behind the counter to serve customers. The kiosk is a two-meter-wide microcosm that can produce claustrophobia and at the same time can be a reflection of the entire universe.

We observe a wide range of amazing characters that end up building an endearing human community. A captivating story, full of humor and warmth, that reminds us of the importance of personal relationships. At a historic time marked by individualism, loneliness and mistrust, it is liberating to remember the pleasure of talking to strangers and letting life surprise us.

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