A Daughter 2025

Overview

A Daughter is a 2025 drama film directed by Ivano De Matteo that explores the complex dynamics of a father and child relationship. The story follows a middle-aged man named Pietro who becomes a widower and assumes the responsibility of raising his daughter. Rather than focusing on his own grief, Pietro commits himself to the care of his child, fostering an all-encompassing bond where the two heal each other’s emotional wounds through their shared connection. The narrative shifts several years later when Pietro attempts to begin a new life with a new partner. This transition is met with an exaggerated reaction from his daughter, which forces Pietro to confront a difficult situation. As he navigates this conflict, he finds himself struggling between his feelings of anger and his paternal instincts. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes, was released in Italy on April 24, 2025. It examines the challenges of moving forward after a significant personal loss while maintaining the integrity of a parent-child relationship.