A powerful new drama brings to light the harrowing true story of a young woman imprisoned following a pregnancy loss in Argentina. The film follows the legal crusade to secure her freedom after she was wrongfully convicted.
In 2014, a 25-year-old woman sought hospital treatment for severe pain, which was later determined to be a miscarriage. Unaware she had been 22 weeks pregnant, she was subsequently accused by medical staff of having an illegal abortion. Police were called, and she was charged with aggravated homicide, ultimately receiving an eight-year prison sentence.
The narrative centers on the efforts of a dedicated attorney who took on the case. The legal drama meticulously portrays the attorney’s fight against a flawed judicial system to win an appeal. The legal team’s investigation revealed critical oversights, including a failure to conduct DNA testing on the fetal remains, leaving no physical evidence to support the charges.
The film also explores the personal cost of this legal battle, depicting the strain it placed on the attorney’s family life and highlighting the complex expectations working women often face.
The case became a rallying point for activists, with widespread public demonstrations contributing to a national conversation about reproductive rights. The movie concludes on a triumphant note, aligning with the real-life legalization of abortion in Argentina in late 2020, celebrated with emotional street gatherings.
The feature is scheduled for theatrical release in the UK and US beginning November 7, followed by a streaming debut on a major platform starting November 14.
