

Motherhood
2026-09-13 · 16 min · Not rated
Alice’s journey into motherhood was supposed to bring joy, but behind closed doors, a silent battle with antenatal and postpartum depression takes over. Consumed by emotional neglect and a painful lack of support, her pain slowly turns into something far darker—leaving an indelible mark on her child's life.
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- Samuel Uzoigwe
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- OU Film and Television Co
- Countries
- Nigeria
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- Released
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