Blessed

Catherine is a successful lawyer and mother of two who struggles to balance her demanding career with her personal life. When her teenage son, Peter, begins to exhibit increasingly erratic behavior, Catherine is forced to confront the possibility that he may have inherited a mental illness from his absent father. As Peter's condition deteriorates, Catherine finds herself increasingly isolated and desperate, facing the difficult decisions that come with caring for a child with a severe mental disorder.

Blessed received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its sensitive portrayal of a mother's struggle and its strong performances, particularly from Frances O'Connor. Some critics noted that the film could be emotionally taxing due to its heavy subject matter.

• Praised for its powerful and empathetic lead performance.
• The film sensitively tackles the complex themes of mental illness and motherhood.
• Some found the emotional weight of the narrative to be challenging.

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Nominated for Best Film at the Australian Film Institute Awards (2009).

The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of a mother dealing with her son's mental health issues.