Starring Maja

Overview

Eighteen-year-old Maja resides in a desolate Swedish town, harboring a singular ambition to become an actress. Longing for the spotlight, she yearns for others to recognize her inner beauty, which remains obscured by her struggles. Maja faces significant challenges, grappling with her weight, clumsiness, and lack of social finesse. As she navigates her final semester of high school, the film explores her journey filled with determination, vulnerability, and the pursuit of self-acceptance while chasing her dream of being seen and celebrated for who she truly is.