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The Child

2026·Movie
1h 45min
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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Thirty-seven-year-old Zane and Kaspars seem to have it all – love, careers, a home, and shared hobbies. Still, for a decade, they have been unable to have a child. After trying fertility clinics, diets, churches, and healers, Kaspars is slowly coming to terms with the idea that life can be fulfilling even without children. Meanwhile, Zane cannot accept the thought of not becoming a mother and is ready to go to any lengths to make it happen.
Infertility DramaRelationship StrainLatvian CinemaEmotional RealismGrief and AcceptanceIntimate Character StudySocial PressurePsychological TensionMelancholic ToneMature Romance

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Is The Child okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Child plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Child good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The Child in English?

Latvian

No, it was made in Latvian.