A stark and intimate portrait of a woman against all odds, marginalised by society and trying to find a way to survive in a world where motherhood, misogyny, crime, and independence meet. Faced with societal scorn and her own moral conflict, she navigates a perilous path, determined to shield her child from chaos. In her struggle for survival, bonds of love and loyalty are tested. “I hope viewers leave feeling like it’s a strong story about a woman who is down on her luck and finds her way in a man’s world, doing things her way… and not his”.
The film tells the story of a promising cello student, who is enjoying the exclusive birthday party of her friend Idoia, a showcase of high society, when she receives an unexpected call from her mother. What he asks of her will force Elsa to choose between her future and her dignity.