On a remote, wind-swept island off the coast of Chilean Patagonia, Silvia takes in an abandoned female dog and names her Yuri—the name she would have chosen for the daughter she longed to have. Their extraordinary bond fills the void left by her unfulfilled desire for motherhood, yet it also stirs up painful childhood memories—memories Silvia has spent years trying to escape. *La Perra* is a subtle and moving psychological drama about loneliness, love, rejection, and the attempt to tame the elusive. The film was honored with the Palm Dog Award at Cannes for the exceptional performance of its canine protagonist.