The film opens during a rushed morning for Maya, while her daughter Dia too heads out for her exam. On the table, a biology textbook lies on the sidelines as Dia sketches into her notebook. <br><br>

The tone of the film immediately establishes a mother-daughter equation marked by love and affection. Though this sentiment comes to define the entirety of the relationship unfolding before us, a crisis arises in the form of a crucial disagreement between the two characters. A debate on the larger idea of being an artist versus following a more pragmatic career path, like that of becoming a doctor, and especially what it means for a first-generation immigrant family, further positions itself within the plot. <br><br>

The characters bring to life notable performances that are defined by their easy chemistry. The entirety of the storytelling takes place within the confines of a single house, using it to the fullest to evoke a sense of intimacy. The viewer is eventually left with an uplifting story, alongside a reminder about the importance of honest and well-meaning communication. 


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