Albatross

Albatross

2025 · 22 min · Drama

In the quiet villa, a girl cares for her ailing father, a man confronting the weight of his past as his body fails him. As their days blur between duty, resentment, and fleeting tenderness, Albatross unravels a delicate battle between a daughter’s sacrifice and a father’s regrets, asking when is it time to let go?

Directed by Natnael Markos · Written by Natnael Markos

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Getachew Keneni Father
Abeba Solomon Daughter

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2h 32m together

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