London College of Communication

The friendship between an unlikely pair describes a rhythm in attachment and death.

When Noemí left Escarigo in the 1960s in pursuit of a better life, she left behind a village whose streets were filled with life and joy. Now, silence reigns over this rural portuguese town. We follow Noemí on a trip back to her hometown, which she barely recognizes. With the help of the few locals and her longtime friends, Noemí dives into her past as she tries to cope with the loss of loved ones.

For eight years, 68-year-old Louise has been looking after her mum Rita, who is 92 and living with dementia. As both women grapple with Rita’s rapidly deteriorating condition, Louise must decide the best path forward for both herself and her mother.

In our skin is a film about the beauty of the female body. Through the freckles on the protagonist's back the viewer is taken into a world of morphing figures.