The movie is very revealing in that sense, about the orphanhood experienced by people with disabilities and their families,” expressed Anderson, an activist and journalist who presented her first book in 2019, "The Two Hemispheres of Lucca," an autobiography about her struggle to find a cure for her son's cerebral palsy.
In Mexico, there are approximately 28 million people with disabilities who do not live alone or isolated in a bubble, but in environments with at least four people. "It is a film that involves a beautiful risk, by giving a child with a disability the opportunity to portray a child with a disability," added Anderson.
Barbara Mori, who plays Barbara in the film, mentioned that she accepted the role due to the powerful story it seeks to bring to the world. Although she does not have personal experience with disability in her family, the story is moving and touches the fibers of human vulnerability.
The cast of the film includes Barbara Mori, Juan Pablo Medina, Ari Brickman, Danish Hussain, Julián Tello, and Samuel Pérez, and it was filmed over 10 days in January 2024 in Bhopal and Bangalore. Mori expressed her desire for the film to make the public reflect on the absence of people with disabilities in everyday environments like schools.
The film narrates the emotional journey of a mother who tirelessly fights for her child with a disability, reflecting the devotion and resilience of a mother that can resonate with others. "This story transcends the personal to become a testimony of struggle that teaches us the capacity of the soul to adapt and flourish in darkness," commented Mori.
Based on the story of Barbara Anderson, the film "The Two Hemispheres of Lucca" is set to premiere on Netflix, exploring the rights of people with functional diversity and the unbreakable love of a mother. The plot focuses on Barbara and her emotional journey to India with her family, touching human fibers and generating empathy through a transformative story.
Julián Tello, a 10-year-old boy who plays Lucca, has shown remarkable passion for acting despite the challenges posed by cerebral palsy. He is also a sports lover, especially football and baseball.
