Summaries

Spending time with her NPD mother and long-distance boyfriend who's visits overlap right after the her grandpa's burial - Terri finds her way to heal in the Italian house at Lake Como filled with her and grandfather's memories.

The film A Simple Drama follows a complex, emotional journey of a young woman, Terri, as she navigates grief, identity, and family conflict after the death of her grandfather, Joe Imbabazi. Set in an Italian village, the story begins with Terri and her estranged mother, Anna, returning to the family home for Joe's funeral. Their fraught relationship unfolds against the backdrop of mourning as they deal with unresolved trauma. Terri's boyfriend, Charlie, returns from Los Angeles, adding another layer of tension as the couple struggles with intimacy and emotional disconnect.—Wero Rodowicz

Details

Keywords
  • transgenerational trauma
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Dec 31, 2023
Countries of origin Switzerland
Language English
Filming locations Menaggio, Italy
Production companies ZHdK

Box office

Budget $30000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 20m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 16 : 9

Synopsis

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