Zaffan, a rebellious and optimistic twelve-year-old girl, spends her school days with her two friends, Farah and Mariam. One day, Zaffan goes through a difficult physical transformation that is hard to accept, and she struggles to keep this change hidden from her schoolmates. As the transformation progresses, Zaffan faces bullying and attacks from her peers. The confrontation between Zaffan and the girls intensifies, leading these teenage girls to experience seizures and fall into a collective state of hysteria. As Zaffan becomes the prime suspect for all this, what fate awaits her?
This meticulously planned and highly accomplished project won an award at the 2019 NAFF Project Market. After that, it was developed through numerous labs and markets, with the collaboration of partners from around the world, resulting in this astonishing debut work. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival’s Critics’ Week, receiving critical acclaim and winning Grand Prix. The vibrant performances of the teenage girls in the lead roles are highly impressive. The connection between female empowerment and transformation becomes evident, creating a seamless blend of theme and genre. (Ellen Y. D. KIM)