A new mother struggling with postpartum anxiety becomes convinced her new neighbours are harbouring a dark secret that she must investigate.

Directed by: Maura Foley

Runtime: 15 MINUTES
Completed: 10/08/2023
Category: Short - Fiction (INT)
Countries of Production: Ireland
Premiere Status: UK Premiere
Awards: Foyle FIlm Festival Light in Motion award - Special recognition award for Best Irish short film; Catalyst international film festival 2024 - Best First time filmmaker award

Marlene is struggling as a new mother, striving to be perfect whilst silently experiencing postpartum anxiety. After moving to a quiet village with her absent husband, Marlene spends her days home with the baby, isolated. When her new neighbours start behaving strangely, Marlene’s anxiety and paranoia escalate, and she decides to investigate them.