Summer 1993

Set during the summer of 1993, the film follows Frida as she navigates loss and a new family dynamic in rural Catalonia. The era is depicted through everyday life, modest homes, and visits from extended family, all contributing to a slower, emotionally charged pace. Time here amplifies Frida’s questions about love, illness, and memory.

The story begins in Barcelona before Frida moves to a countryside home with her adoptive parents. The rural setting features woods, a forest where a Virgin Mary statue is found, and a small-town atmosphere that contrasts with city life. This shift highlights Frida’s search for belonging and memory amid a changing environment.

💔 Grief

Frida’s mother’s illness and death cast a shadow over her early life and color her relationships with the adults around her. The family grapples with questions about illness, care, and the absence left by a loved one. Grief manifests as longing, confusion, and a persistent search for maternal connection.

🌿 Memory

Relics like the mother’s communion card and the Virgin Mary statue become tangible ties to the past. Rituals and keepsakes shape Frida’s sense of identity and belonging, anchoring her to someone who is no longer present. Memory both comforts and constrains her present choices.

🧭 Identity

Frida tests her place within a new family and community, sometimes asserting independence and sometimes seeking guidance. The tension between belonging and personal agency drives her emotional journey. Her evolving sense of self unfolds amid love, boundary-setting, and moments of defiance.