Listen to My Voice

A young woman's journey unfolds as she seeks to uncover her past and understand her origins in Listen to My Voice, exploring themes of family and identity.

Marta is raised in a nurturing environment by her grandmother in Trieste, surrounded by stories, books, and a sense of enchantment. She grows up knowing that her mother passed away when she was young and holds onto the belief that her father is a Turkish prince. However, as she matures, this fairy tale begins to unravel, leading to feelings of anger and betrayal towards her grandmother for keeping secrets about her true parentage.

After her grandmother's death, Marta finds herself alone and adrift. While exploring the dusty attic, she discovers a box that belonged to her mother, which may hold the key to her past. Inside, she finds clues in her mother's journal and a worn photograph, igniting a determination to seek out her father, whom she believes might still be alive. Desperate to escape the confines of her grandmother's house, filled with unspoken secrets, Marta embarks on a journey to Israel in search of her mother's family, hoping to piece together her identity and origins.

Listen to My Voice unfolds as a heartfelt narrative from a young woman to her grandmother's memory, capturing the essence of a coming-of-age journey. It serves as a beautifully crafted meditation on the significance of history, family ties, and the quest for belonging in a world that often feels fragmented.