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Our take
A Netflix documentary about a Mexican woman who faked a pregnancy after miscarriages and kidnapped a newborn from the hospital where she worked. The first hour uses dramatizations; later sections interview the real people involved. Distressing themes include infertility shame, crime and imprisonment. Best for about 14 and up.
Uplifting themes
The film invites reflection on the invisible pressures to become a parent Victim and legal voices offer perspective, though the subject's choices caused deep harm
Story (may spoil tone)
Desperate for a baby and burdened by family and societal expectations, a woman fakes a pregnancy and gets tangled in a crime.
What we flagged
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Violence The kidnapping arrest and media scandal are shown without a graphic ass…
The kidnapping arrest and media scandal are shown without a graphic assault focus
Language Intermittent f-word and stronger compounds appear in the English subtit…
Intermittent f-word and stronger compounds appear in the English subtitles
Sex / nudity A refused bed advance, kissing and affair talk show up
A refused bed advance, kissing and affair talk show up
Drugs / alcohol Brief cigarette smoking appears
Brief cigarette smoking appears
Frightening The abduction storyline and prison aftermath stay disturbing for sensit…
The abduction storyline and prison aftermath stay disturbing for sensitive viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Child peril / abuse A newborn is taken from a hospital, so infant peril and a real kidnappi…
A newborn is taken from a hospital, so infant peril and a real kidnapping case sit at the centre
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Brief blood appears during a miscarriage scene
Brief blood appears during a miscarriage scene
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Miscarriage grief, shame and deception under family pressure dominate t…
Miscarriage grief, shame and deception under family pressure dominate the story
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Multiple pregnancy losses and separation from the stolen baby drive las…
Multiple pregnancy losses and separation from the stolen baby drive lasting trauma
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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