What If..

About This Movie

So, 'What If..' is this quiet gem from 2015, set in 1991 Riga, Latvia. The film dives into the complexities of a child's world, particularly through Lena, who just can’t take her father's drinking anymore. The atmosphere is heavy, almost claustrophobic, yet there's a raw honesty in her journey back home. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing you to really sit with Lena's emotions. It’s not flashy, but the performances are gripping, especially from the young lead. There's this understated sense of realism that pulls you in, quite different from the more commercial dramas. It’s a piece that captures the struggle of family dynamics with a unique cultural backdrop.

Set in a post-Soviet contextFocus on familial themesStrong central performance