Gjyshja

In the north of communist Albania, in an isolated mountain village, the life of a family will change forever. Patriarchal norms and traditions have transformed the inhabitants. Shpresa, only 17-year-old, suddenly reveals she is pregnant from a secret love affair. Shpresa's mom does her best to stop her daughter in giving birth to this baby. Sokol, Shpresa's father, unaware of his daughter's pregnancy, asks for the help of the village nurse, Theresa, as he thinks Shpresa is severely ill. The girl's mother puts the nurse ahead of an accomplished fact, to abort the child, who would permanently stain the family with shame, even if it risked her daughter's life.

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Cast

Ema Andrea

The Doctor

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Lule Colaj

Grandmother

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Marash Colaj

Grandfather

Enxhi Cuku

Shpresa

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Mateo Curri

Doctor's son

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Mondi Curri

Driver

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Rita Gjeka

Shpresa's mum

Çun Lajçi

Sokoli

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Julinda Ulaj

Sister