Herself
HERSELF tells the story of Sandra, a young mother who seeks to rebuild her life from scratch, and provide a safe home for her two young daughters. In order to do so, she must escape the grip of a possessive ex-partner, circumnavigate a broken housing system, and bring together a community of friends who can support her and lend a helping hand.
Critic Reviews:
- " The movie is a well-crafted, soulfully acted glimpse at what victims of abuse suffer." -DarkSkyLady (DarkSkyLady Reviews)
- " Director Phyllidia Lloyd (Mamma Mia!) does a masterful job of bringing Sandra's experiences together into an immensely watchable and frequently touching narrative." – Sarah Cullen (Film Ireland Magazine)
- " Lloyd makes something genuinely nightmarish of the worst attacks, but Dunne's creased vulnerability … keeps us tethered to waking reality. " – Donald Clarke (Irish Times)