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.

Gjyshja (2019)
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Ema Andrea
The Doctor
LC
Lule Colaj
Grandmother
MC
Marash Colaj
Grandfather

Enxhi Cuku
Shpresa
MC
Mateo Curri
Doctor's son
MC
Mondi Curri
Driver
RG
Rita Gjeka
Shpresa's mum

Çun Lajçi
Sokoli
JU
Julinda Ulaj
Sister