Maya Nilo (Laura)
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Maya Nilo (Laura)

Nilo (Bahar Pars) is a feminist writer, living an orderly life with her husband and 13-year-old daughter Laura (Nadja Rosenberg). When her irresponsible sister Maya (Zhala), whose projects constantly tend to bomb, both "kidnaps" Nilo's Volvo and daughter and heads south, Nilo tags along. The goal of the trip is Portugal, where the sisters' complicated mother (Susan Taslimi) recently diagnosed with... cancer lives, together with Maya's son, who it has finally become time to take responsibility for.
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In Maya Nilo (Laura) (2022), feminist writer Nilo finds her quiet life turned upside down when her sister Maya kidnaps her Volvo and daughter Laura. Despite Maya's track record of failed projects, Nilo decides to go along on the journey south to Portugal, where their mother, battling cancer, resides with Maya's son. As the sisters navigate their complicated family dynamics and newfound responsibilities, they are forced to confront their past and emotions that have long been buried. Nilo must grapple with balancing her feminist beliefs and personal relationships, while Maya faces the reality of taking charge of her son's future.

The film explores themes of family, sisterhood, responsibility, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Through heartwarming moments and raw emotions, Maya Nilo (Laura) (2022) delves into the struggles and triumphs of women as they navigate their roles in society and within their own families. Join Nilo and Maya on this emotional journey of self-discovery, healing, and forgiveness.

Also Known As:

Maya Nilo (Laura)

Release Date:

04 Nov 2022

Writers:

Peter Modestij, Lovisa Sirén

Awards:

6 nominations

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