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Gjyshja

In the north of communist Albania, in an isolated mountain village, the life of a family will change forever. Patriarchal norms and traditions have transformed the inhabitants. Shpresa, only 17-year-old, suddenly reveals she is pregnant from a secret love affair. Shpresa's mom does her best to stop her daughter in giving birth to this baby. Sokol, Shpresa's father, unaware of his daughter's pregnancy, asks for the help of the village nurse, Theresa, as he thinks Shpresa is severely ill. The girl's mother puts the nurse ahead of an accomplished fact, to abort the child, who would permanently stain the family with shame, even if it risked her daughter's life.

Top Cast

  • Ema Andrea

    Ema Andrea

    The Doctor

  • Lule Colaj

    Lule Colaj

    Grandmother

  • Marash Colaj

    Marash Colaj

    Grandfather

  • Enxhi Cuku

    Enxhi Cuku

    Shpresa

  • Mateo Curri

    Mateo Curri

    Doctor's son

  • Mondi Curri

    Mondi Curri

    Driver

  • Rita Gjeka

    Rita Gjeka

    Shpresa's mum

  • Çun Lajçi

    Çun Lajçi

    Sokoli

  • Julinda Ulaj

    Julinda Ulaj

    Sister

Overview

In the north of communist Albania, in an isolated mountain village, the life of a family will change forever. Patriarchal norms and traditions have transformed the inhabitants. Shpresa, only 17-year-old, suddenly reveals she is pregnant from a secret love affair. Shpresa's mom does her best to stop her daughter in giving birth to this baby. Sokol, Shpresa's father, unaware of his daughter's pregnancy, asks for the help of the village nurse, Theresa, as he thinks Shpresa is severely ill. The girl's mother puts the nurse ahead of an accomplished fact, to abort the child, who would permanently stain the family with shame, even if it risked her daughter's life.

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