In Bloom

Set against the backdrop of post-Soviet Georgia in the early 1990s, this film follows the lives of two teenage girls, Eka and Natia, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence amidst societal turmoil. The narrative explores themes of friendship, family, and the struggle for personal freedom in a rapidly changing world. Directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Groß, the film has been praised for its authentic portrayal of youth and its socio-political context. It was Georgia’s submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.