At her sister’s birthday party, Chiara notices her father having what seem to be tense and secretive conversations. Soon after she notices this, suspicions grow as a car bursts into flames on their street and further dramatic events begin to complicate her perspective on family life.
The startling performance of Swamy Rotolo, herself a non-professional actor (like many in the cast), suggests a genuinely exciting new talent. In addition to cultivating triumphant naturalistic performances from the cast, director Jonas Campignano (Mediterranea, The Ciambra) has created a sensitive coming-of-age drama that twists through suspense and mystery into a searing thriller.</p.