Somebody's Mother

Somebody's Mother is a powerful story about motherhood, grief, and the difficult road to recovery. The film follows two sisters, one whose baby dies tragically in the days after he is born, and another sister who is deemed unfit to care for her young child.

Somebody's Mother really hit close to home for me. Our son was born a year ago, so I've become much more attuned to a lot of the really emotional and challenging issues explored in this film. During our pregnancy, we had friends who experienced miscarriages and another whose son died just days after he was born just like the child in the Somebody's Mother. The emotional toll it took on the parents was staggering and it was very authentically shown in Somebody's Mother. Several scenes in Somebody's Mother mirrored real life experiences that I had seen myself -- the inability for the grieving mother to handle a baby shower, families being divided, etc. Similarly, Anna's scene where she is being completely overwhelmed by her screaming child is very authentic as well. While Anna was pushed beyond her breaking point, and ultimately made a dangerous decision, I think all parents would at least have to admit that they've been pushed to the edge before and did not know how they could possibly handle parenting their child at that given moment.

Somebody's Mother does an excellent job of telling a story that isn't really being told and that people are often uncomfortable talking about. The filmmakers and actresses did an excellent job exploring these very challenging real life issues that affect more people than we realize. It's vital that this sensitive story was handled with mature directing and honest acting, and the Somebody's Mother team deserves a lot of credit for doing that in this film. I think Somebody's Mother is an important film to see and I highly recommend it.

A tough and realistic look at the tragedy of losing children by two different mothers. Heartbreaking, honest performances make this a rare gem that should be seen.

Amazing actors bring this very moving movie to life. An honest portrayal of the emotions one would go through in these situations. I highly recommend this one.

When dealing with children and the loss of children it's always an emotional ride. All elements of filmmaking come together here to create a very moving film. The dark moody cinematography enhances the honest heartfelt performances of the entire cast. The extreme close-ups the director uses brings you into the characters emotions and the score brings all these elements together. This is a rare gem of a drama from a great team of indie filmmakers. Two thumbs up.

It's a moving and realistic portrayal of grief and the whole mix of questions and emotions that come with it. A deep,thoughtful and very human experience !