Drama
Sweden,Romania,Germany,Canada
Lemonade is a drama film directed and written by Ioana Uricaru, and it premiered at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival. The film explores the story of a Romanian mother, Mara (played by Mãlina Manovici), who comes to the United States to work as a caretaker for an elderly American man. While there, she meets and falls in love with Daniel (played by Dylan Smith), an American. The two get married, and Mara's life takes a turn for the better when her 9-year-old son Dragos arrives in America to live with them.
However, when the process of obtaining a green card for herself and her son veers off course, Mara becomes the victim of a corrupt and abusive bureaucracy. Throughout the film, Mara is repeatedly subjected to abuse, manipulation, and exploitation, both by government officials and by those closest to her. She is forced to make difficult decisions in order to secure her future in America, including compromising her own ethics and morals.
The film is a powerful commentary on the complexities of the American immigration system, as well as the ways in which power and corruption can conspire to exploit vulnerable individuals. It also explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the lengths that people go to in order to protect the ones they love. The plot is well-crafted, full of unexpected twists and turns, and is anchored by a powerful performance from Manovici. Overall, Lemonade is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged drama that will leave viewers questioning the systems that govern our lives.
