Birthrite

Seeking respite from urban pressures, a couple relocates to a rural community after inheriting an old house. The move, intended as a fresh start for a pregnant woman and her partner, quickly unravels as unsettling local legends begin to surface. What initially seems like charming small-town life reveals itself to be entangled with generations of misfortune and a lingering sense of dread. As the pregnancy progresses, the women find themselves confronting an ancient burden—a debt owed by the town that now imperils their child’s well-being. The film explores themes of family legacy, inherited responsibility, and the unsettling power of place, blending elements of mystery with a quietly unnerving atmosphere.