| Director | Luca Guadagnino |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film |
| Runtime | 37 min |
| Country | Italy |
| Box office | $11,032 |
Francesca Moretti is an Italian-American writer living in New York. She is the daughter of a famous Italian painter, Sofia Moretti, who now lives in Rome and is suffering from blindness and aging-related frailty. When Francesca learns that her mother’s condition is worsening, she reluctantly decides to return to Italy, revisiting painful memories from her past.
As Francesca navigates her journey, the film blurs the boundaries between reality, dream, and memory. She recalls moments from her youth, particularly her relationship with her mother, a demanding but brilliant artist. These recollections are interwoven with surreal encounters and fragmented emotions, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
As Francesca reconnects with her mother, their tense relationship is rekindled. Sofia’s blindness serves as both a literal and metaphorical symbol of her inability to see Francesca for who she truly is. Francesca’s return forces her to confront not only her mother’s legacy but also her own uncertainties about her identity, art, and life choices.
The film concludes ambiguously, with Francesca caught between past and present, reality and illusion. Her journey is less about resolution and more about embracing the fragmented, emotional nature of memory.