“CODA” is a 2021 drama film directed by Sian Heder. The film centers around Ruby Rossi, played by Emilia Jones, a teenage girl who is the only hearing member of her deaf family. The term “CODA” stands for Child of Deaf Adults. Ruby helps her family’s struggling fishing business in Gloucester, Massachusetts, while also pursuing her passion for singing, a talent that her family cannot fully appreciate due to their inability to hear. Encouraged by her enthusiastic music teacher, Mr. V (played by Eugenio Derbez), Ruby considers applying to a prestigious music school, but faces the dilemma of leaving her family, who rely heavily on her for communication with the hearing world. The film beautifully explores themes of family, identity, and the pursuit of dreams, offering a heartfelt portrayal of the challenges and triumphs of living between two worlds.
CODA
