My Child Must Live
Having become a beggar on the streets, Alexis reminisces about his love affair with a wealthy girl, Eva, who gave him the accordion he always wanted. When she became pregnant, Alexis suggested that she not have an abortion, in exchange for disappearing from her life. She married a failed man of aristocratic descent, who soon abandoned her for a cabaret dancer, embezzling a large part of her fortune. Alexis kidnaps his child and ends up in prison. Many years later, he is released from prison and watches his daughter's progress from afar. She learns the truth about her father from a former employee of her mother's business and rushes to find him.
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Plot Summary
A doctor struggling with debt and a dying wife sees an opportunity when he encounters a patient with a rare blood disorder. He becomes involved in a dangerous scheme to exploit the patient's condition for profit. As the situation escalates, he must confront the moral implications of his actions and the potential consequences for his family.
Critical Reception
My Child Must Live is a lesser-known but effective British horror film that leverages its grim premise and suspenseful atmosphere. While not a mainstream hit, it garnered attention for its dark themes and solid performances within the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful build-up and unsettling atmosphere.
- Noted for its bleak and morally ambiguous storyline.
- Appreciated for its effective B-movie horror elements.
Google audience: Audience reception is limited due to the film's obscurity, but generally it is considered a competently made, if somewhat grim, British thriller.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Unfaithful'.
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