Ruby

A quiet, watchful short that drifts with its young protagonist between two worlds, leaving a lingering ache of not quite belonging anywhere.

Directed by

Mariana Gaivão

Genres

Drama

Starring

Dionísio Taylor, Millie Romer, Liudvika Undiné

Overview

Daughter of two worlds, the one that the English parents left behind and the Portuguese land of her upbringing that still calls her a foreigner, Ruby moves between the borders of both, without belonging to either.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, family, immigration

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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