Description:
A psychological family drama shot on the Croatian islands of Hvar, Kornati and Koločep about a girl on the brink of womanhood who fights against her father's oppression to get a taste of forbidden passion and freedom.
Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija and her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend, Julija's mother's old flame, the charming Javier, arrives at their Croatian island home. As Ante attempts to broker a life-changing deal, their tranquil yet isolated existence leaves Julija wanting more from this influential visitor, who provides a taste of liberation over a weekend laid bare to desire and violence. It is not entirely clear whether Julija is seeking a father figure, rebelling against the parental authority of her controlling father, or experiencing a romantic encounter.
"The physical isolation of this family was one of the tools, as it helped the story, and it also reinforced their emotional isolation. When you can't really compare your situation to anything else, you get used to violence - you can't even stop it. It's just a part of your everyday life. And then this foreigner arrives, and he provides the contrast. He becomes that mirror. It's when the abuse becomes more apparent, at least to them." (Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović)