Yaya

A tender, quietly defiant slice of life that makes you ache for its protagonist's small rebellions and root for her hard-won taste of freedom.

Directed by

Leticia Akel

Genres

Drama

Overview

Yaya is a young woman with Down syndrome who is tired of being ignored and infantilized by everyone around her. While working at her uncle’s grocery store, Yaya befriends Genesis, a rebellious teenager who proposes getting a tattoo together, challenging her to break free from her restricted routine.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, friendship, coming-of-age

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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