Yaya

Yaya

2023 · 20 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

Yaya is a young woman with Down syndrome who is tired of being ignored and infantilized by everyone around her. While working at her uncle’s grocery store, Yaya befriends Genesis, a rebellious teenager who proposes getting a tattoo together, challenging her to break free from her restricted routine.

Directed by Leticia Akel

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