The Story

A harrowing, slow-burn immersion into wartime hardship, anchored by a mother's quiet endurance and a pervasive sense of loss.

Created by

Francesca Archibugi

Genres

Drama, War & politics

Starring

Jasmine Trinca, Valerio Mastandrea, Elio Germano

Overview

Ida, a single mother of two sons, hides her Jewish heritage and fights against poverty and persecution during the end of World War II and post-war Rome.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, grief, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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