Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, embarks on a journey to Istanbul in search of her long-lost niece, Tekla. Along the way, she meets Evrim, a passionate lawyer advocating for trans rights. As their paths intertwine, Lia is drawn into a story of identity, resilience, and solidarity, bringing her closer to the truth about Tekla’s fate. Crossing is an award- winning film that opened the Berlinale Panorama 2024.