On a remote island off the coast of Chilean Patagonia, swept by the southern winds, Silvia leads a quiet life with her partner, making a living by gathering seaweed.
One day, she finds an abandoned female dog and names her Yuri—the name she would have chosen for the daughter she longed for. Her deep bond with the untamed animal fills the void left by her unfulfilled desire for motherhood. Their relationship becomes the beginning of an unexpected confrontation in which love and tenderness clash with anger and painful memories from the past—memories Silvia has spent years trying to escape.
La Perra is a subtle, suspenseful psychological drama about what we hide beneath the surface of everyday life. The film was honored with the Palm Dog award at Cannes for the canine protagonist’s exceptional performance.