On a Quiet Day

Olivia takes her mother on a road trip through Cyprus, aiming to reconnect and make new memories while navigating the quiet complexities of their relationship.

On a Quiet Day poster

On a Quiet Day follows Olivia and her mother on a road trip through Cyprus, where fading memories and unresolved tensions shape their relationship. As her mother’s dementia progresses, Olivia seeks to reconnect, but the complexities of their bond begin to surface. Set against the Mediterranean landscape, the film explores memory, family, and the emotional weight of the past.

Director: Loukia Hadjiyianni
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 22 min

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Emiel Chung
Editing: Loukia Hadjiyianni
Language: ελληνικά
Budget: $18,500
Original Language: el

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning

Keywords

dementia, reincarnation, nostalgia, grief, memory, road movie, mother daughter relationship, greek-cypriot family, arthouse, poetic

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Loukia Hadjiyianni
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On a Quiet Day about?
On a Quiet Day follows Olivia and her mother on a road trip through Cyprus, where fading memories and unresolved tensions shape their relationship. As her mother’s dementia progresses, Olivia seeks to reconnect, but the complexities of their bond begin to surface. Set against the Mediterranean landscape, the film explores memory, family, and the emotional weight of the past.
Who directed On a Quiet Day?
On a Quiet Day was directed by Loukia Hadjiyianni.
Who stars in On a Quiet Day?
On a Quiet Day stars Elena Kallinikou, Sofia Kalli.
How long is On a Quiet Day?
On a Quiet Day has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
What genre is On a Quiet Day?
On a Quiet Day is a Drama film.
What is the budget of On a Quiet Day?
On a Quiet Day had a budget of $18,500.
What are the themes of On a Quiet Day?
The themes of On a Quiet Day include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.