The movie 18 Presents tells the story of Elisa, a young and vibrant woman who is diagnosed with an incurable disease at the young age of forty. Devastated by the news, Elisa decides to leave a lasting gift for her daughter, Anna, for each of her upcoming birthdays. The gifts are meant to guide Anna through all the different stages of her life and to keep her mother's memory alive.
As Anna grows up, she receives a series of presents that help her deal with the challenges of adolescence, including a book on self-confidence, a pair of high heels to help her feel more grown-up, and a camera to capture her memories. Each gift comes with a note from her mother, encouraging Anna to embrace life fully and to always remember that she is loved.
Throughout the movie, we see Anna struggling with the pain of losing her mother and trying to find her own place in the world. She leans on the gifts her mother gave her for guidance and eventually comes to the realization that her mother's love will always be with her, even though she's no longer physically present.
In the end, Anna turns eighteen and receives her final gift from her mother: a video message that captures all the love, hope, and guidance that Elisa had wanted to give her daughter over the years. With tears in her eyes, Anna watches the video and realizes that her mother's memory will stay with her forever, inspiring her to live a full and happy life.