WATERDROP
A film by Robert Budina
Thriller, Albania / Italy / Romania / Kosovo / North Macedonia
2024, 91 minutes
Thriller, Albania / Italy / Romania / Kosovo / North Macedonia
2024, 91 minutes
Synopsis
Aida, a tough business woman living in an Albanian town at the shores of Lake Ohrid, works a lucrative job as city planner responsible for the allocation of EU subsidies. While a large portion of these funds are pocketed by her corrupt boss, Aida isn't above taking the occasional bribe herself to keep her place in the ultra-masculine, patriarchal world. Her comfortable life is shattered, when her teenage son Mark gets accused of sexual assault by a class mate. Convinced of her sons innocence Aida starts to investigate on her own against the wishes of her husband and the police. During her search for the truth she encounters a wall of silence, envy and deep seated prejudice – and finally has to accept a heartbreaking reality.
In his third feature film WATERDROP Albanian director Robert Budina explores the painful experience of a mother facing the consequences of her own participation and complicity in a corrupt system. Embedded in a suspenseful thriller asks the very profound question: How much are you willing to sacrifice for justice?
In his third feature film WATERDROP Albanian director Robert Budina explores the painful experience of a mother facing the consequences of her own participation and complicity in a corrupt system. Embedded in a suspenseful thriller asks the very profound question: How much are you willing to sacrifice for justice?
Cast
Aida
Gresa Pallaska
Ilir
Arben Bajraktaraj
Mark
Paulo Ianco
Elvis
Adem Karaga
Ben
Gerhard Koloneci
Monda
Klodjana Keco
Credits
Director
Robert Budina
Producers
Sabina Kodra, Carmen Rizac, Daniele Segre, Daniele de Cicco, Luan Kryeziu, Sasho Pavloski
Production Companies
Erafilm, Redibis Film, Avanpost, Iliria Film, Manufaktura Production
Sales Agent
Feelsales
Screenwriters
Robert Budina, Doruntina Basha, Ajola Daja
Director of Photography
Marius Panduru
Editor
Enrico Giovannone
Music
Marius Leftarache