When Will Mom Return?

In the near future, during World War III that started in Europe, 11-year-old Javi and his sister are at home waiting for their mother to return. However, as bombs fall from the sky and military groups roam the streets killing civilians, Javi begins to think that his mother may not come back. The film focuses on Javi's tough struggle for survival, his instinct to protect, and the trauma he experiences in the absence of their mother. The film shows the audience the brutality of war and how scary the world can be from a child's perspective. Viewer experiences about the film often involve intense emotional responses; some said they were moved to tears while watching the film, others mentioned that the reality portrayed in the film deeply affected them. The film was mostly shot in various locations across Europe.