Paradise Is Burning

"Paradise Is Burning," a poignant coming-of-age drama, follows three sisters aged 7 to 15 as they navigate life alone after their mother's unpredictable disappearances. When Laura receives an ominous call from social services, she embarks on a desperate search for a suitable substitute mother to avoid foster care, putting her own adolescence at risk. As the stakes rise, the film explores themes of growing up and the fragility of childhood with standout performances from Bianca Delbravo as Laura, and Dilvin Asaad as Mira.