NiuNiu - Film Fest Review
The film is a powerful narrative encompassing a theme that many people can identify with.
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Isa, a pregnant middle-aged woman, is clearing out her parental home, where her father recently passed away. She is surprised by a visit from her terminally ill mother, with whom she has had little contact since her childhood. The estranged relationship between them leads to a confrontation, in which years of unspoken feelings finally surface. As a result, Isa must make the difficult choice to let go of her mother.
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Isa, a pregnant middle-aged woman, is clearing out her parental home, where her father recently passed away. She is surprised by a visit from her terminally ill mother, with whom she has had little contact since her childhood. The estranged relationship between them leads to a confrontation, in which years of unspoken feelings finally surface. As a result, Isa must make the difficult choice to let go of her mother.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Lars Zijm, Shari River
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Runtime:24 minutes
Studio:Rijmfilms
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