There were 21 reaction slips returned following the screening of this film.  The comments were:

• ‘Excellent’: 13 votes
  • Not so much a film about child abuse, rather a story of a child finding strength when her world is turned upside down.  Terrific performances from the 2 young leads and directed with great sensitivity.
  • An excellent film.  Quite haunting.
  • An outstanding portrayal of a damaged child. Very emotional.
  • A remarkably assured début from Zelda Samson as “child-woman” Dalva. Haunting, unsettling and unforgettable.
  • One of the most humane films I have ever seen. Marked by superb performances. And the perfectly judged transition from pseudo woman to child was a joy to behold.
  • Amazing film. So sensitively told and so well acted.
  • Difficult subject dealt with sensitively.
  • Zelda Samson deserves the Oscar.
  • Great demonstration of why it takes girls/women years to report their abusers.
    Great casting & acting.
  • Excellent performances, esp. Dalva & Samia.  Very much enjoyed the study of such families.
  • Sad – one confused girl.
  • I met this child once!
• “Very Good”: 6 votes
  • All aspects of cinematography were impressive.
  •  Very sensitively filmed. Dalva showed all the mixed emotions.
  • Could it have a ‘happy ending’. A gripping drama – excellent performances – especially from the girls – Samia & Dalva.
  • Shocking – excellent young actors.
  • Very traumatic – is our care system any better? I have my doubts.
    Excellent performances – very harrowing.
  • Thought provoking.
• “Good”: 1 vote
• “Satisfactory”: 1 vote
• “Poor”: 0 votes

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