PIRET - Directed by Julián De La Chica

1 min read

Project Type: Short Film – Narrative Fiction

Project Title: PIRET

Brief Synopsis: After leaving Soviet-occupied Estonia under difficult circumstances, Piret arrives in an imagined 1970s New York with her newborn daughter, Anneli, in search of a better life. With the help of her friend Zinaida, whom she met while making her way out of the Soviet Union, she finds refuge at the Convent of Saint Agatha, a residence for young single mothers run by the strict Sister Catalina. In exchange for room and board, Piret sews, cleans churches, and takes on domestic work while quietly holding onto her dream of becoming a Broadway actress. As she begins to establish a fragile routine for herself and Anneli, the presence of a mysterious woman who seems to be following her begins to disturb her. What first appears to be a chance encounter soon becomes an unsettling presence in Piret’s daily life. The woman seems determined to uncover something connected to the past Piret has left behind, forcing her to confront a secret she has carefully tried to keep hidden.

Runtime: Approximately 30 minutes

Completion Date: 2026

Country of Origin: United States

Language: Estonian, English, Russian, Spanish (with English subtitles)