Manana does not seek a divorce; she simply moves into a sparse, dingy apartment of her own. Her family’s reaction—bewilderment, anger, and constant inquiries into whether she has been "beaten"—highlights a society that cannot fathom a woman choosing solitude for its own sake. Visual and Narrative Themes My Happy Family (2017) - IMDb

As noted by reviewers at Roger Ebert , Georgian society often expects women to be the "glue" of the family, prioritizing domestic harmony over personal desire.

In the Georgian drama (titled Chemi Bednieri Ojakhi in its original language), directors Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Groß offer a quiet yet revolutionary exploration of female autonomy. The film centers on Manana, a 52-year-old literature teacher who shocks her multigenerational household by announcing her decision to move out and live alone—not because of abuse or a specific tragedy, but simply to reclaim her own life. Breaking the Patriarchal Script

The film’s power lies in its rejection of standard dramatic tropes. Manana lives in a cramped Tbilisi apartment with three generations: her husband, adult children, son-in-law, and elderly parents.