Short film by Frank Zanella, USA, 2025.

When a lost and tired female soldier steps on a landmine, her only wish is to return home to her son.

Director's Biography - Frank Zanella
Frank Zanella was born on January 14, 1997, in Brescia, Italy. He graduated with a degree in film analysis from the University of Bologna's DAMS (Department of Music and Performing Arts) and completed a three-year film acting program at the StudioEmme Academy in Turin. He also attended a film acting program in English at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in Florence. He is currently pursuing an MFA in Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in Los Angeles.

Director's Notes
There are many reasons that inspired me to make this story. First, the influence of modern-day wars inspired me to tell a story like this, while also attempting to convey the humanity of soldiers in the most inhumane place possible, and the innocence of a child facing the dangers of war. Second, I decided to reflect and dwell on what death makes us long for: the desire to stay connected to our loved ones; nothing is stronger than the desire to maintain an emotional bond with those we love.

LANGUAGE: English
SUBTITLES: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese