The Lullaby

In this deeply emotional drama, nineteen-year-old Chloe van Heerden embarks on an unnerving journey as she grapples with new motherhood and the challenges that come with it. As she returns home to South Africa after her son's birth, Chloe is overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for a newborn, despite her mother's constant support. The relentless crying of her baby, coupled with her own burgeoning sense of guilt and paranoia, push Chloe into the grips of depression. Her overwhelming need to safeguard her child leads her down a dark and dangerous path where every shadow seems threatening, blurring the line between reality and imagination. This intense coming-of-age story explores themes of motherhood, mental health, and resilience, delivering an unflinchingly honest portrayal of one young woman's struggle to find balance in her new role as a mother.