Ida (2013)

In the austere landscape of Poland, 1962, the young and sheltered Anna has led a life entwined in the serene walls of a convent orphanage. A novice on the cusp of her eternal vows, her world is upended when the Mother Superior discloses the existence of her only living relative, her aunt Wanda. The revelation of this familial tie compels Anna to venture beyond the cloistered confines of her upbringing before she pledges herself to the convent forever. Stepping into the world unknown, she meets Wanda, a figure as enigmatic as the secrets she harbors about their shared lineage. In a twist that shakes the foundation of Anna's identity, Wanda reveals their suppressed Jewish heritage, a truth the nuns chose to veil. Thus commences a profound pilgrimage of self-discovery for both women. They embark on a quest to unravel the tragic narrative of their family's past, a journey that leads them to question the very essence of who they are and where they truly belong. As they delve deeper into their roots, the mystery of Anna's parents - their fate during the war and their final resting place - begins to unfold. This journey, steeped in secrets and revelations, promises to irrevocably alter both their lives, challenging their beliefs and the identities they once held unshaken. "Ida," a poignant exploration of heritage and faith, takes its audience on a deeply personal journey into the past, where the echoes of war still linger and the quest for identity can upend a life built on the precipice of uncertainty.

Ida is a drama movie featuring Agata Trzebuchowska.

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