The county town of Goldap is located in the extreme northeast of Poland, right on the border with the Kaliningrad Enklave. Because of its remoteness it is called the “Sibiria of Poland”. The film examines how Poland’s accession to the EU has affected the people who live there.

In the northeast of Masuren, directly on the border of the European Union to the Russian enclave Kaliningrad, lies the district of Goldap. Because of its remoteness and extreme winter temperatures, it is popularly known as polska Syberia – the Sibiria of Poland. About 20,000 people live here. Most of them are worried about one thing – work. After the closure of agricultural cooperatives, unemployment in the region rose to over 50%. To combat the problem, the city government is supporting agriculture and tourism, as well as the expansion of the border crossing. A special economic zone was also created to stimulate industry. Nevertheless, the financial situation of the people in Goldap remains desolate, and many try their luck abroad. Those who stayed, have pinned their hopes on Europe since Poland joined the EU. The previously skeptical farmers are happy about the first subsidies. The border crossing built with EU funds is supposed to create new jobs. A former army base is being converted into a sports center with European funds. Although Goldap feels like the end of the world – especially in winter – this region has also arrived in Europe.
The film shows the everyday life of the people in Goldap, takes us into dreamy winter landscapes and tells about the changes since Poland joined the EU.