Raluca Lupascu

Nicoleta (10), the granddaughter of the Roma king, dreams of learning to read and choosing her own future, but she is forced to follow the path of her mother and aunt.

In a secluded community in Romania, the Căldărari Roma live according to strict traditions. Nicoleta (10), the granddaughter of the Roma king, dreams of learning to read and choosing her own future, but she is forced to follow the path of her mother and aunt: leave school and prepare for an arranged marriage. Her journey reveals the quiet resilience of three generations of women as they navigate love, duty, and searching for autonomy within the boundaries of tradition.