Sugar

About This Movie

'Sugar' feels like an intimate exploration of youth in a city that never sleeps. Set against the backdrop of Berlin's pulsating nightlife, it follows 19-year-old Fiadh as she navigates a complicated evening oscillating between her sugar daddy, Marcel, and her boyfriend, Micha. The film has this raw, almost gritty feel, capturing the chaos and allure of nightlife. The pacing is interesting—sometimes slow, sometimes frenetic, mirroring Fiadh's emotional turmoil. Performances are striking, especially from the lead; she embodies that youthful uncertainty and desire with an authenticity that pulls you in. There's a sense of realism thanks to practical effects and on-location shooting, making you feel the city’s heartbeat. It’s a character study wrapped in the complexities of modern relationships, perhaps not for everyone, but definitely distinctive.

Set in Berlin's nightlifeThemes of youth and complexityRaw performances and realism