A pregnancy secret and two wandering hearts—how far can love stretch before it snaps?
Maria, a Mexican migrant, is pregnant. Her husband Giorgio is sterile. She conceals the pregnancy from him out of fear he might suspect infidelity. Caught between doubt and longing, both seek tenderness elsewhere. Fascinated by the unknown, their feelings drive them into the depths of love. There, where only trust can prevent them from losing one another.
Acting
Iazua Larios carries entire scenes in silence—devastating.
Cinematography
Swiss-Italian border landscapes as emotional prison.
Direction
Walpoth lets discomfort breathe; no easy catharsis.
Director
Luc Walpoth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film quietly explores how undocumented status amplifies every relational power imbalance—Maria cannot access healthcare or leave without risk.
Iazua Larios and director Walpoth developed Maria's backstory for months before shooting; much of her migrant experience is improvised from real testimonies.
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