When I got home a plate of tomatoes sat on the kitchen wall. They are sweet and fresh and must come from animal helper Pat’s vine.
I’ve been to the cinema today and saw Sorry Baby
It’s a wonderful watch.
Written and acted by Eva Victor, it tells the survival story of Agnes, a possibly neuro-divergent University Professor and her four year recovery from being sexually abused by her tutor whilst a graduating student.
Told in five episodes ( 2 in flashback) we follow Agnes and her friendship with fellow student Lydia's ( Naomi Ackie) The friendship is intense and unconditional, and is pivotal to Agnes’ recovery and in some bitingly funny scenes we see her negotiate with intelligence and dignity the pain such an event has on a life, lived quietly.
The audience roots for the lost Agnes. Her small triumphs are our triumphs, and we smile when she provides a home for a lost kitten or when she is comforted by a benign middle aged cafe owner when out of control ( a nice turn by John Carol Lynch)
The story is a hopeful one and its refreshing that Agnes is never portrayed as a victim , but more a person who holds her cards to her chest and who is what she is.
It’s a lovely film
And its message lingers long in the mind , well after the credits have rolled.
Yum! Home grown tomatoes! My sweet AMIL loved tomato and mayo sandwiches in season.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to watch for Agnes to be on a streaming station as it sounds a worthy movie. Thanks for the review!
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Hugs!
It’s an intelligent watch
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ReplyDeleteI appreciate how you highlighted Agnes’ resilience and dignity; it’s powerful when a story focuses on survival and growth rather than victimhood. I’ll remember your recommendation.
ReplyDeleteIt was a refreshing watch, to see someone flattened by a crime but not defined by it
DeleteThat sounds like a real life-affirming film. One I would watch.
ReplyDeleteI can smell those tomatoes from here. Nothing quite like home-grown, fresh off the vine tomatoes. The taste of Summer! xx
And the taste of friendship
Delete"Sorry, Baby" sounds good -- I'll watch for it here. Last night I watched the animated Oscar winner "Flow" -- I remember you enjoyed it too. So beautifully brought to life.
ReplyDeleteYes, it’s a long but beautiful watch
DeleteGreat review in The Sunday Times as well. A must see for me now you have recommended it!
ReplyDeleteOohh, home grown tomatoes. Nothing shop bought smells so good and tastes so sweet. Lovely raw, but perfect in a classic simple Italian pasta. Just tomatoes garlic, seasoning and a twist of chilli topped with grated cheese and a tear of basil