A bruisingly honest debut from writer-director Eva Victor, Sorry, Baby blends biting humour with tender compassion. It’s the kind of indie that sticks with you long after the credits roll.
Film details
- Premiere: 21 August 2025
- Director: Eva Victor
- Runtime: 103 min
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelm, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch
- Country: United States
- Language: English, Dutch subtitles
- Theatres: KINO Rotterdam, LantarenVenster, Cinerama
What’s the vibe?
Imagine a sharp-witted dramedy that doesn’t shy away from the messy bits of recovery. Victor’s film veers between absurd humour and raw emotion, never losing sight of the tiny, tentative steps it takes to start living again.
Trailer
Check out the trailer below.
Why you might like it
- For the eyes: Unfussy yet poignant cinematography that lingers on faces, laughter and silence alike.
- For the heart: A story about friendship, grief and the weird ways we find our way back to joy.
- For the mind: Razor-sharp dialogue that cuts through cliché and reminds us that healing rarely follows a straight line.
Critical reception
Winner of Best Screenplay at Sundance 2025, Sorry, Baby has been hailed as one of the year’s most important indie films. Early reviews call it “phenomenal,” “full of feeling” and “a film the world needs.” On IMDb, it already holds a solid 7.7 rating.
Scene to watch for
Agnes and her best friend lying in the grass, laughing until tears fall — a fleeting moment of release that captures the heart of the film.
Recommended pairing
Bring along a notebook or sketchpad. Jotting down stray thoughts while watching makes this reflective drama hit even deeper — a little creative outlet to match Agnes’s own search for meaning.
