Ponette
Drama
After losing her mother in a car accident that leaves her with a broken arm, 4-year-old Ponette struggles with anguish and fear. Left by her father with a caring aunt and her children, Ponette grieves, secretly hoping her mother will somehow come back. Confused by the religious explanations provided by adults, and challenged by the cruel taunts of a few children at school, little Ponette must make her way through her emotional turmoil.
VIBE
A raw, unflinching look at childhood grief. It feels like watching a small child navigate an adult world of loss and confusion, with moments of quiet resilience shining through the overwhelming sadness.
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