La Malesa
Genres
Overview
Jana, a girl suffering from depression, escapes to her grandmother's country house in a desperate impulse to escape from her increasingly destructive thoughts. She is searching for the warmth emanating from her grandmother Helena and the home that saw her grow up between summers and holidays, but nothing tears her away from her unease. The forest that surrounds the house further immerses Jana in her loneliness, taking her to the limits of her own darkness.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
18 min
Release Date
2023-04-24
Status
Released
Original Language
Catalan
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6
Laura Grau Dalmau
Jana
Maria del Carmen Santín
Àvia Helena
Jana Pasqual Cercós
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