Margherita, a middle-aged film director, is struggling with her life. Professionally, she's questioning the relevance of her films and dealing with a difficult crew and a troublesome actor, Barry Huggins. Personally, she's reeling from a recent breakup and struggling to connect with her teenage daughter. Her mother is also gravely ill, and Margherita is in denial about her mortality. Can she face reality and find a way to move forward?
Mia madre
A filmmaker's world is shattered by the unexpected passing of her mother, prompting her to confront the impermanence of life and her own mortality.