About film
During a violent storm, Anna unexpectedly appears at the doorstep of her grown-up daughter Alice, determined to reveal a family secret she has kept for twenty years. Long ago, to save Alice, she made a fateful pact with a stranger, agreeing to sacrifice another member of the family. But every attempt to undo what she had done only led to another impossible choice. Now Anna must once again decide whom to save — and whom to sacrifice. The family’s private hell breaks loose, turning into nothing less than the end of the world...
Festivals and awards
Venice IFF — Official Competition;
ARCA CinemaGiovani Award — Best Italian Film at Venice (2026);
Toronto IFF — Midnight Madness, People’s Choice Award, First Runner-Up (2026).
