Forced to leave her baby daughter with the child’s father, young mother Esther is caught in desperation and longing. Through the night she chases touch and comfort, seeking ways to hold on to who she loves the most.
Lovisa Sirén
Lovisa Sirén (b. 1986) is a Swedish screenwriter, director, and film editor. In 2022, she made her feature debut with 'Maya Nilo (Laura)', nominated for a Guldbagge Award for Best Screenplay and Best Actress, and screened internationally. Her short films 'Pussy Have the Power', 'Audition' and 'Baby' have screened at Sundance, Locarno, and other major festivals, winning awards including Startsladden and Uppsala ISFF, and earning Guldbagge nominations for Best Short Film.In 2025 Without Kelly will premiere in the Orrizonti Short Film Competition at Venice Film Festival.
