Chichester Cinema at New Park
Mother and Child
A moving story of 3 women (Annette Bening Naomi Watts and Kerry Washington), and the power of the unbreakable bond between mother and child.
Three women's lives share a common core: they have all been profoundly affected by adoption. Karen (Annette Bening) had a baby at 14, gave her up at birth, and has been haunted ever since by the daughter she never knew.
Elizabeth (Naomi Watts) grew up as an adopted child; she's a bright and ambitious lawyer, but a flinty loner in her personal life. Lucy (Kerry Washington) is just embarking with her husband on the adoption odyssey, looking for a baby to become their own.
Writer-director Rodrigo Garcia skilfully interweaves the rich and complex stories of these 3 women into a single narrative that runs deep with emotion, captured by 3 superb performances, supported by Samuel Jackson, Jimmy Smits and Shareeka Epps. Gentle, strong, moving, powerful and funny. Highly recommended.
USA · 2009 · Rodrigo Garcia · 125min
