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You Carry Me
Dora is a neglected girl, who dreams about becoming a football manager. Suddenly, her outlaw father enters her life and they build a close relationship. Ives, a soap opera director, nurses her father who suffers from Alzheimer’s. As she loses him, she gradually loses the ground beneath her feet. Nataša, successful producer, is pregnant. When things go awry for her, she decides to confront her estranged father. Three daughters battle for acceptance, redemption and new opportunities.
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Plot Summary
In a small Croatian town, a driven young woman returns to her childhood home to confront her estranged father, a former boxing champion. She seeks reconciliation and closure, but their reunion unearths old wounds and complex family dynamics. The film explores themes of forgiveness, regret, and the enduring impact of the past on present relationships.
Critical Reception
You Carry Me received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its strong performances, intimate portrayal of family relationships, and evocative atmosphere. The film was noted for its sensitive handling of complex emotional themes and its ability to capture the nuances of human connection.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its compelling lead performance and emotional depth.
Recognized for its sensitive exploration of family trauma and reconciliation.
Commended for its atmospheric direction and nuanced character development.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'You Carry Me' is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Awards & Accolades
Won Best Film and Best Actress (Lana Barić) at the Pula Film Festival, and Best Director (Ivona Juka) at the Sarajevo Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Director Ivona Juka drew inspiration for the film from her own personal experiences and observations of family dynamics in post-war Croatia.
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