Clara (2024)

Overview

Clara, a divorced Romanian mother in her thirties, embarks on a journey of sacrifice and longing as she works as a babysitter in Ulm, Germany. While she cares for a young girl who adores her, Clara grapples with leaving her 12-year-old son in the care of his grandfather in their impoverished village. Feeling neglected and desperate for his mother, the boy sets off on a small boat, determined to reunite with Clara. This poignant tale explores themes of family, migration, and the pull of home as Clara is forced to confront her past and the life she abandoned.