"The Thing I Want to Say" intimately explores the emotional journey of Julia, a spirited 14-year-old lesbian whose first romantic relationship is brutally stolen by an assault. Through fragmented vignettes and abstract visuals, the film delves into Julia's first love, her violent loss of innocence, and her evolving relationship with her estranged, mentally ill mother. This thought-provoking exploration of trauma challenges traditional narrative structures to contemplate resilience and recovery in a deeply immersive manner. Captivating and viscerally poignant, "The Thing I Want to Say" serves as a poetic testament to the transformative nature of forgiveness amidst darkness and pain.