Is it fair that some have to face hardship because of being different?

Aida, a child on the autism spectrum, decides to fix society’s structures that hinder her studies with the help of her caregiver mother, Johanna. The determined child challenges the existing norms to advance acceptance and equality. Political influencing takes time and energy. Can the daughter-mother duo change a society that only offers sympathy?

The singular voice of the star of Maija Hirvonen’s film reminds us that simplifications and stereotypes are not enough. It is time to listen to Aida: we neurodivergent people must be allowed to be just the way we are, with our different brains, challenges and strengths.

Aida’s courage and determination glow with a comforting power on the screen, even though the road is sometimes tough for both her and her mother. Still, the family’s team spirit is unwavering. From taking stands and demonstrations, the movement grows, with other young neurodivergent people joining in. Shared experiences epitomize the importance of activism, and the world is easier to change together.