Andrea Arnold’s directorial debut consists of a woman named Hetty that has a unique way of dealing with the unexpected death of her child.
Direction
Arnold's debut announces a fearless eye for bodily grief.
Acting
Steadman's physical performance—wordless, guttural, unforgettable.

Director
Andrea Arnold
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Arnold made this for £30,000 after winning a film competition with her earlier short Dog.
This 10-minute thesis on working-class female grief predates Arnold's Oscar-winning Wasp by six years and established her signature: women too messy for redemption.