"Becoming Ema" follows a young woman who defies her parents' expectations and societal norms to forge her own path. Ema and her husband, Tomas, step out of the hamster wheel of modern life, investing their savings in a rural plot of land to embrace a life close to nature and the transformative power of motherhood. Ema's choice to prioritize family over financial security and career creates a deep rift with her parents, who struggle to accept her decisions. As Ema and Tomas navigate financial hardships and unresolved generational trauma, Ema undergoes therapy and deep self-reflection, discovering that the validation she seeks from her parents must come from within. "Becoming Ema" is an exploration of motherhood in all its nuances, belonging, and self-acceptance.
