Director | Lovisa Sirén
Script | Lovisa Sirén
Director of photography | Christine Leuhusen
Editing | Lovisa Sirén
Sound designer | Claes Lundberg
Composer | Lisa Rydberg
Main cast | Medea Strid, Truls Carlberg, Teodora Sundström Latev
Producer | Siri Hjorton Wagner
Production company | [sic] film
Forced to leave her baby daughter with the child’s father, young mother Esther is caught in desperation and longing. Through the night she chases touch and comfort, seeking ways to hold on to who she loves the most.
About the director:
Lovisa Sirén (b. 1986) is a screenwriter, director, and editor. She made her feature debut with Maya Nilo (Laura), nominated for Guldbagge Awards for Best Screenplay and Best Actress. Her short films — including Pussy Have the Power, Audition, and Baby — have screened at festivals such as Sundance and Locarno, winning multiple awards. Sirén’s work often explores relationships, power dynamics, and complex female characters — always with a touch of humor.