If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart Into Your Mouth and Smile (2025)

Twelve-year-old Anna and her deaf mother navigate their cramped living situation while Anna struggles with social pressures at her new school. She seeks acceptance and acquires a fake designer sweater, but financial hardship remains a challenge. With the support of her friend Mara, who is raised by her queer father, Anna confronts class divisions and self-identity in a coming-of-age story shaped by resilience and solidarity.