Valeria is a 17-year-old happy mother. Although the responsibility weighs heavily on her, she is reluctant to involve her long-absent mother, April. Together with her young friend Mateo and older sister Clara, she tries to build a life of her own in Puerto Vallarta. But when Clara decides to inform her mother about the pregnancy, the fragile balance takes a dangerous turn. When April arrives, she initially appears understanding and supportive. She takes control, supports Valeria during her pregnancy, and seems like the caring mother her daughters have missed. But a darker side soon reveals itself: April makes ruthless decisions, manipulates those around her, and takes her own child from Valeria after the birth. Care turns into control, love turns into possession – until the situation escalates. APRIL'S DAUGHTER premiered in competition at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section. Director Michel Franco, known for his uncompromising social dramas, uses keen observation to paint a portrait of a mother-daughter relationship that fluctuates between caring and toxic dominance. With its precise staging, cool imagery and outstanding acting performances – especially by Emma Suárez as April – APRIL'S DAUGHTER provides a harrowing look at dependencies within family relationships and the inevitable power struggle between generations. A captivating drama that resonates for a long time.
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A South American drama about 17-year-old Valeria, who is pregnant, and her relationship with her own mother.
Valeria is a 17-year-old happy mother. Although the responsibility weighs heavily on her, she is reluctant to involve her long-absent mother, April. Together with her young friend Mateo and older sister Clara, she tries to build a life of her own in Puerto Vallarta. But when Clara decides to inform her mother about the pregnancy, the fragile balance takes a dangerous turn.
When April arrives, she initially appears understanding and supportive. She takes control, supports Valeria during her pregnancy, and seems like the caring mother her daughters have missed. But a darker side soon reveals itself: April makes ruthless decisions, manipulates those around her, and takes her own child from Valeria after the birth. Care turns into control, love turns into possession – until the situation escalates.
APRIL'S DAUGHTER premiered in competition at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section. Director Michel Franco, known for his uncompromising social dramas, uses keen observation to paint a portrait of a mother-daughter relationship that fluctuates between caring and toxic dominance.
With its precise staging, cool imagery and outstanding acting performances – especially by Emma Suárez as April – APRIL'S DAUGHTER provides a harrowing look at dependencies within family relationships and the inevitable power struggle between generations. A captivating drama that resonates for a long time.