The Surgeon's Daughter

Set in 19th-century Bologna, this story follows Nora Beady, a pioneering woman medical student challenging societal expectations in a male-dominated field. Alongside fellow female doctor Magdalena Morenco, she works on developing a groundbreaking and risky surgical procedure—the Cesarean section. As Nora faces intense scrutiny and resistance, her efforts take on life-or-death significance, threatening to reshape the future of women in medicine.