A Child of My Own

A Child of My Own

Directed by Maite Alberdi

Produced by Micromundo Producciones, Gato Grande Productions

202696 min8.5 / 10

A documentary exploration of desperation, deception, and the crushing weight of societal expectations around motherhood, told through a woman's unraveling lie.

Desperate for a baby and burdened by family and societal expectations, a woman fakes a pregnancy and gets tangled in a crime.

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Like A Child of My Own

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as A Child of My Own

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like A Child of My Own, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like A Child of My Own, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like A Child of My Own, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.