Doula

In the quiet intimacy of a shared home, Deb—a basketball coach whose discipline masks a tender vulnerability—prepares for her first pregnancy alongside Silvio*, an artist whose creative world collides with the practical rhythms of impending parenthood. Their partnership is a blend of structured ambition and free‑form expression, a dynamic that feels both grounding and precarious as they step into the uncharted territory of motherhood and fatherhood.

The couple’s steady preparation is unsettled by the sudden loss of their trusted doula, a figure who had guided them through the early stages of anticipation. Seeking continuity, they welcome Sascha, a new caregiver whose calm confidence and unconventional approach quickly resonate with Deb*. His presence, while comforting, introduces an unexpected undercurrent: a gentle friction that challenges the couple’s established rhythm and forces them to renegotiate the boundaries of intimacy, support, and autonomy.

As the due date draws nearer, the household becomes a quiet crucible where personal identities, expectations, and desires intersect. Silvio grapples with his own artistic impulses and the practical demands of impending parenthood, while Deb confronts the subtle erosion of self that can accompany such a profound life shift. The arrival of another young soul into their lives adds layers to the conversation about what family truly means, prompting both partners to examine where love ends and responsibility begins.

The film unfolds with a contemplative, almost lyrical tone, inviting viewers to linger in the spaces between words and gestures. It captures the delicate balance of hope and anxiety that colors every conversation, every shared glance, and every quiet moment of anticipation, leaving the audience poised on the edge of an intimate, emotionally resonant journey.