Bella, min Bella(1996)

Bella, min Bella is a Swedish drama about a teenage girl navigating loss and responsibility. After her father's death, Bella and her mother Maj have retreated into a protective bubble, isolated from the wider world. When Maj begins a new relationship, their carefully balanced life shifts. Simultaneously, Bella becomes entangled in helping a young Bosnian refugee seek asylum, forcing her to confront questions about her own capacity for compassion and independence. The film explores the tension between maternal protection and growing up, asking whether Bella can truly help others when she's still processing her own grief. It's a quiet, character-driven story about family bonds, displacement, and the weight of unexpected kindness.