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Do I Have to Kill My Child?

1976

53 minutes

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Overview

A disturbing drama about a young mother who physically abuses her baby. Feeling overwhelmed and aware that she's not coping after the birth of her third child, she sends desperate cries for help. But her mother, husband, neighbour and clinic sister do not recognise the seriousness of the situation until the baby ends up in hospital with a fractured skull. A heart-wrenching film that illustrates the experiences of many women who suffer from post-natal depression.

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Top Cast

Jacki Weaver headshot

Jacki Weaver

Dianne

Brendon Lunney headshot

Brendon Lunney

Ross

Michelle Jarman headshot

Michelle Jarman

Tracey

Nerida Clark headshot

Nerida Clark

Kate

Jeremy Letts headshot

Jeremy Letts

Jamie

Betty Lucas headshot

Betty Lucas

Florence

Willie Fennell headshot

Willie Fennell

Rob

Cecily Polson headshot

Cecily Polson

Susan

Ray Meagher headshot

Ray Meagher

Des

Melissa Jaffer headshot

Melissa Jaffer

Mrs. Hammond

John Orcsik headshot

John Orcsik

Fang

Lorna Lesley headshot

Lorna Lesley

Tricia

Henri Szeps headshot

Henri Szeps

Doctor

Joan Lord headshot

Joan Lord

Clinic Sister

Laurence Hodge headshot

Laurence Hodge

Headmaster

Dorothy Armstrong headshot

Dorothy Armstrong

Social Worker