Fierce patriarch Ivan leads his Croatian refugee family in Auckland, but his daughter Nina is eager to break free and start her own life. She begins a romance with Maori chef Eddie, who works alongside her at a restaurant. To gain independence, Nina agrees to marry a Chinese coworker for a hefty sum, securing a path to permanent residency for him and his wife. However, Eddie soon discovers the depth of Ivan's anger and the strength of Nina's family bonds, leading to complications in their relationship.
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A Croatian family in Auckland navigates cultural identity and family conflicts as their daughter Nina strives for autonomy and embarks on a forbidden romance with her Maori colleague Eddie.
