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29-year-old immigrant sex worker and single mother Debra struggles to raise her 10-year-old daughter Mona. With Mona's father moving in and out of their lives unpredictably and unreliably, they embark on a journey of emancipation and self-empowerment. As Debra attempts to escape cycles of abuse and poverty, she learns to become a more nurturing mother and begins to discover her own self-worth.
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Queen of the Morning Calm (2019)
86 min
Follows 29-year-old immigrant sex worker Debra, and her self-aware 10-year-old daughter Mona, as they embark on a journey of emancipation. Debra attempts to escape cycles of abuse and poverty while learning to become a more nurturing mother and discovering her own self-worth.

Queen of the Morning Calm (2019)
86 min
Follows 29-year-old immigrant sex worker Debra, and her self-aware 10-year-old daughter Mona, as they embark on a journey of emancipation. Debra attempts to escape cycles of abuse and poverty while learning to become a more nurturing mother and discovering her own self-worth.