Katia's mother

Katia's mother, a former housekeeper, faced immense struggles as she tried to support her children, Ivan and Katia, after immigrating to Milan from Russia. Her life was marred by the challenges of raising a son battling addiction, and she ultimately succumbed to her own despair, tragically taking her own life in 2021. Her untimely death left Katia to navigate the difficult journey of searching for her brother Ivan, who had gone missing, highlighting the deep emotional scars left by family trauma and loss.