Straw 2025, Flixtor, is a poignant and impactful film that narrates the journey of Janiyah, a single mother grappling with numerous challenges in her life. She has lost her job, is unable to pay her rent, and her young daughter is gravely ill. Janiyah strives to remain resilient, yet she feels isolated and shattered. Lacking support and options, her mental well-being starts to deteriorate. One day, Janiyah visits the bank with her daughter’s school science project in hand. However, the bank employees misinterpret her intentions, believing she has brought something hazardous. Panic ensues rapidly, leading to the involvement of the police. Janiyah attempts to clarify the misunderstanding, but the situation escalates into a more serious and distressing ordeal. From this point onward, the film intensifies emotionally. As the narrative unfolds, a devastating revelation comes to light—Janiyah’s daughter had actually passed away some time ago. Janiyah has been envisioning her daughter throughout because she has been unable to confront her loss. This revelation alters the entire narrative and infuses the story with profound sorrow. Straw is not merely a film about a single day in a bank; it delves into themes of pain, grief, and the challenges of navigating life in solitude. It poignantly illustrates a mother’s deep love and the immense burden of losing a cherished one.