Six Weeks

In a cramped Budapest flat that feels both shelter and cage, Zsófi navigates the turbulence of late teenage years while shouldering responsibilities far beyond her age. Living with her younger sister Mesi and their unpredictable mother Bea, she balances school, a part‑time job, and a promising table‑tennis career, all under the weight of a family dynamic that oscillates between love and instability. The apartment’s narrow hallways echo with whispered hopes and unspoken fears, creating a world where every decision carries amplified consequences.

When Zsófi discovers she is pregnant, the news ripples through her carefully constructed routine. Determined to keep her future on track, she negotiates an open adoption with an infertile couple—a choice that feels both pragmatic and deeply personal. A compassionate social worker becomes a bridge between Zsófi’s present reality and the legal provision that grants her a brief window—six weeks—to reconsider. This period becomes a silent battlefield where her resolve is tested against emerging maternal instincts, the pull of familial bonds, and the lingering desire for independence.

The film’s tone blends gritty realism with an undercurrent of hopeful introspection, inviting viewers to feel the claustrophobia of a life lived on the edge of change while also sensing the quiet strength that can arise from uncertainty. As Zsófi stands at the crossroads of adulthood and motherhood, the story hints at the universal question of how far one is willing to go to protect both self and those we love, setting the stage for an emotionally resonant journey that remains delicately poised between choice and circumstance.

Last Updated: August 28, 2025 at 18:52