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Zoë is a single mother who lives with her four children in Dartford. She is poor and can't afford to buy food. One day her old flame drives by and asks her to go on a date with him. Scared that he doesn't want to go out with her, she lies and tells him that she is just babysitting the kids. This will be her first date in years.
A young single mother struggles to survive in a bleak housing estate, desperately trying to keep her two young daughters away from her abusive ex-boyfriend. She attempts to build a new life and find happiness, but her past constantly threatens to derail her efforts. The film captures the harsh realities of her environment and her fierce determination to protect her children.
Wasp was critically acclaimed for its raw honesty, powerful performances, and unflinching portrayal of working-class life. Andrea Arnold's directorial debut was praised for its authenticity and emotional impact, earning accolades for its naturalistic style and the central performance by Natalie Press.
Praised for its gritty realism and authentic depiction of poverty.
Natalie Press delivers a powerhouse performance as a struggling single mother.
Andrea Arnold's directorial vision is stark and compelling.
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Won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for dramatic filmmaking.
Director Andrea Arnold initially wanted to make a documentary about single mothers but decided to fictionalize the story to allow for more artistic freedom and to explore the emotional landscape more deeply.
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This is quite a difficult short drama to watch without making judgements. Indeed, right from the start when "Zoë" (Natalie Press) drags her four kids round to a neighbour for a bit of a scrap, you wonder if maybe she's the best person to be...