The Nailing Of an Older Woman

2021, 10 minutes

A young nail technician reconnects with the older generation after doing a ladies nails through the letterbox, who is isolating.

The Nailing Of An Older Woman begins follows the story of Maria, a young beauti technical, who happens to be a transgender woman. It's set during COVID19, therefore business isn't great, however she is supported by her friend Claire who is raking in the money at her new job. Claire suggests Maria do call out nail appointments to boost her income. Maria meets an old lady named ingrid who insists on having her nails done through her letterbox in an effort to self isolate. Ingrid prys into Marias life wondering why Maria doesn't know her grandmother unintentionally provoking her anxiety. After the appointment Maria calls her mother asking. She discovers her grandma has been dead for four years and she never knew. Maria has a follow up appointment with Ingrid. They become friends and Ingrid sings all things bright and beautiful with Maria giving Maria her first experience singing a hymn. Maria, being a people pleaser as a natural defence, begins doing extra things for Ingrid such as her shopping, but Claire is skeptical that Ingrid could be transphobic and Maria might be wasting her time. Maria decides to test Ingrid by painting 'Jesus loves trans people' on her nails along with other biblical quotes. When Ingrid takes her hand inside to see the nails she goes off to find her glasses so she can read them better, during this Maria runs away. Following the nightmare Maria meets her mother Sue to visit her grandmother's gravestone. They briefly explain themselves to each other. After this encounter, Maria decides she'd had enough of being held away from people and goes to visit Ingrid. She knocks on her door and waits, but there is no answer. As she goes to leave the door opens revealing Ingrid, risking her life by being outside, holding the nails Maria gave her in a decorated box, to show her how much she cares that she feels accepted.

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