A Mother's Ruin (short) (2019)
Release Year: 2019
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: A Mothers Ruin
Director: Megan O'Connell
Writer: Megan O'Connell
Production & Genre
Story
In Derby, UK during 1959, Beatrice, an off-license owner, finds herself pregnant out of wedlock with Arnie, a football coach for Derby County. To convince him to marry her and take responsibility, she emotionally blackmails him by suggesting that he propose before news of their predicament spreads through their conservative community.
Summary
A Mother's Ruin (short) is a period drama set in the conservative climate of Derby, UK in 1959. The short explores the pressures faced by young working-class couples in navigating societal expectations and norms around marriage and pregnancy. Directed by Megan O'Connell, the film centers on Beatrice's strategic efforts to secure Arnie's proposal, highlighting themes of emotional manipulation and social conformity during this era.
