Winterborn

Quietly absorbing and tender, it lingers on the small intimacies and anxieties of women waiting together, feeling honest and humane.

Directed by

Astrid Henning-Jensen

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ann-Mari Max Hansen, Helle Hertz, Jannie Faurschou

Overview

A drama about a group of women preparing to give birth who meet and bond at the hospital. Based on the best-selling Danish novel by Dea Trie Moerch and directed by acclaimed Danish filmmaker Astrid Henning-Jensen, "Winterborn" was considered one of the best movies of the decade in Denmark.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, friendship, identity, isolation

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)