Blue Heron
Canadá, Hungría, 2025.
Directed by: Sophy Romvari.
Sophy Romvari (Canada, 1990) is the daughter of Hungarian immigrants. She studied film at Capilano University and holds an MFA from York University. She received widespread acclaim for her short film work, particularly "Still Processing" (2020). This film marks her feature-length debut.
Cast: Réti Iringó, Ádám Tompa, Eylul Guven.
Running time: 90 min.
Synopsis
A poignant drama centered on an immigrant mother in Vancouver struggling with her son’s disruptive pathology. Through the lens of her daughter Sasha—a silent witness—the film evolves into a timeless journey about the failure to mend a broken soul. With a stiflingly beautiful mise-en-scène and a standout ensemble, the narrative concludes with a haunting sequence that offers more questions than answers.
A poignant drama centered on an immigrant mother in Vancouver struggling with her son’s disruptive pathology...