The story centers on a reticent young woman, played by Babette Hayward, who works as a farmhand on a rural dairy farm. Her life is governed by the methodical and industrial cycle of animal birthing and milk extraction.
Daniel Boos, known for capturing the stark, naturalistic beauty of the farm setting.
It was named to TIFF’s prestigious year-end list of Canada's Top Ten short films for 2017. Where to Watch
The psychological weight of carrying a child in an environment that treats life as a commodity.
The narrative tension escalates when she discovers she is facing an of her own. Surrounded by pregnant cows and the clinical reality of their reproductive roles, she begins to grapple with deep-seated anxiety regarding her impending parenthood and the physical implications of motherhood. Thematic Depth: Nature vs. Industry
Viewing birth as a mechanical process for production.
