Head Above Water (2018) (2018)

Overview

Seventeen-year-old Elisa is eager to embrace summer on the picturesque slopes of the Vercors, where she spent her childhood. However, when her mother departs, she finds herself alone with her father, tasked with caring for her disabled sister. As the weight of this new responsibility grows, the joy of summer quickly turns to resentment, straining her relationships and altering her outlook on life. Elisa’s journey through love and frustration reveals the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of adolescence amidst demanding circumstances.