Babies

A moving, heartbreaking but ultimately heartwarming portrayal of a couple trying to have a baby.
Lisa and Stephen are dealing with the painful struggle of pregnancy loss while life continues around them. However, despite facing dark times of grief and loneliness, they are finding their way through it with a burning sense of hope, humour, and love, realising the strength of their relationship, which will ultimately bring them closer than ever.

Our take

With Babies, Stefan Golaszewski delivers a work that swims against the tide, trading urgency for the raw truth of everyday life. Through his signature slow-burn storytelling, the creator of Mum and Him & Her offers an exceptionally keen look at the intimacy of a couple and their desire for a child. Driven by a brilliantly directed, top-tier cast (Paapa Essiedu, Siobhán Cullen, Jack Bannon, and Charlotte Riley), this intimate drama captures the slightest tremors of love to offer a disarmingly human experience.