Lara grew up with two deaf parents. She translates for her parents and also shows her rebellious side against her father. Her clarinet playing aunt interests her in the clarinet with which she becomes successful. It's a success that her parents cannot share. The separation between child and parents grows which is exacerbated by the conflict between the aunt and the father. The aunt is also hiding a secret from the family.
It's a complex movie about a family dealing with handicap. The compelling part is that the father is no saint. The parents' handicap has real consequences. The misunderstandings are real. The girl is not simply a brat. There are several sides to the same story. It's all handled with care. The girl's deliberate mistranslations are hilarious. She's cute and quite charismatic. The girl becomes a young woman midway in the movie. The aunt adds another layer to the story. It's a family that feels real.
It's a complex movie about a family dealing with handicap. The compelling part is that the father is no saint. The parents' handicap has real consequences. The misunderstandings are real. The girl is not simply a brat. There are several sides to the same story. It's all handled with care. The girl's deliberate mistranslations are hilarious. She's cute and quite charismatic. The girl becomes a young woman midway in the movie. The aunt adds another layer to the story. It's a family that feels real.