Perla

But when Julia’s father unexpectedly reaches out to say he is seriously ill, Perla decides to return to her homeland. What begins as a farewell turns into a confronting journey through old wounds and unresolved memories. As Perla becomes increasingly entangled in her past, her bond with her daughter begins to fray. Can she break free from what was, or will she lose herself once again?

Perla is a layered and deeply human portrait of identity, motherhood and the psychological toll of life in diaspora. Director Alexandra Makarová brings an intimate family story to life, inspired by her own roots and by resilient women navigating a patriarchal world. Through powerful performances and atmospheric visuals, she shows how the past continues to echo in the present. It is a timely story in an age where displacement and intergenerational trauma are still very much alive.