Mother Mara

Directed by: Mirjana Karanovic
Cast: Mirjana Karanovic, Vucic Perovic, Boris lsakovic, Jasna Zal ica, Alen Liveric, Pavle Cemerikic, Jelena Curuvija
Duration: 96 min
Serbia 2024
Subtitles: Ro, EN

Mara, a successful businesswoman and single mother, suddenly loses her son Nemanja to an untimely death. She clamps up and refuses to show emotions being repulsive and unavailable for any communication on the subject with her friends and family. With buried trauma deep inside of her, she meets Milan, Nemanja’s friend. Milan is someone she intends to use to find out about her son’s life. Emotions they both share toward Nemanja and his sudden death brings them together and initiate physical relationship.

"When a woman at this stage in life tries to break free from traditional roles, she is labeled as an unpleasant old lady. That's exactly why I wanted to make this film – to challenge and encourage women and all those who feel underrepresented to fight against the roles imposed by society. I want to talk about courage and acceptance." – Mirjana Karanovic