Description
Sixteen-year-old Lucia, shy and introspective, joins her Catholic school’s all-girls choir and forms a close bond with the charismatic Ana-Maria. During a countryside retreat, Lucia becomes drawn to a mysterious restoration worker, stirring desires that test her beliefs and friendships. The film unfolds with a soft, dreamlike quality, capturing the quiet tension of sexual awakening and the unspoken dynamics between teenage girls. With striking visuals and tender performances, it explores longing, fear, and repression in a setting where silence often speaks louder than words. A sensitive portrayal of girlhood, desire, and the hidden complexities of navigating identity and intimacy.
Length
89 min.Spoken language
SlovenianSubtitles
EnglishDirector
Urska DjukicPremiere
National premiereActors
Jara Sofija Ostan, Mina Svajger, Sasa TabakovicThis film plays on
First Feature Competition
In the First Feature Competition, we present international filmmakers and their first feature-length films. These first features come from all over the globe and offer us a glimpse into a wide variety of cultures and film styles, all of which with the fresh vision of a new filmmaker. Discover rising talents and your future favorite directors today – at the Leiden International Film Festival.