The Ecumenical jury gives its prize to a film about the troubles of teenage mothers in a dedicated motherhouse. It finds moral clarity not in grand gestures, but in quiet acts of care. It is a smoothly told story in the best tradition of its authors who once again are able to add new elements to their refined style.
The film explores the first and utmost important relationship of every human life, which is motherhood. It touches a profound truth : love can endure even when family - this basic social structure - fails, when circumstances are unfair, when youth is burdened with adult responsibilities. The film proves that even small yet persistent acts of love and care of individuals and institutions can heal the deepest wounds.