Sofia (63 days / 9 weeks) 02    00:12:14

Sofia | Startle, Presence/absence, Sleep

Sofia is being pushed in the stroller back home from the park. On arriving, Nomsa hands Sofia over to Shirley who holds her, uncomfortably, seemingly unsure of what she should or should not do when the camera is present. After asking the filmmaker, Shirley puts Sofia into her stroller to sleep. Sofia falls asleep. Sometimes startled, her eyes open wide, alarmed, before she settles back to sleep. Luca is crying in the background. Mom returns home and the camera moves back to make space for her to look at Sofia. Mom asks the filmmaker about Sofia and hearing that she’s sleeping leaves the room. Sofia continues to sleep.

People you will meet:

Beatriz Mom

Nomsa Nanny

Shirley House-Keeper