If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile

Twelve-year-old Anna shares a close and affectionate relationship with her deaf mother. However, as she enters high school, the couple's modest living conditions become a source of social embarrassment for the girl. This drama incorporates musical elements and explores themes of feminism and solidarity.

This Austrian production marks the directorial and screenwriting debut of Marie Luise Lehner, who followed this project with Wenn die Schneeschmelze einsetzt in 2026. The film was produced by Katharina Posch through Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion. The cast features Siena Popović in the lead role of Anna, alongside Mariya Menner, Jessica Paar, Alessandro Scheibner, Alperen Köse, and Kathrin Resetarits.

With a runtime of 87 minutes, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a 6.5 rating on IMDb based on 81 votes.