The film focuses on a new mother as she breastfeeds her child over the first year of his life. The audio is taken from conversations between the artist and mother reflecting upon, the emotional and physical work that goes into raising a child, the transformation of the female body and on the unwaged labour of mothering. Marking the relationship between mother and child, the film ends when the child attempts to feed his mother.

‘When Claire asked me if I wanted to make a film with her about my baby and me, I was honoured. It made me feel special and seen – and that what me and Cassim were doing together on the long drawn out days at home was interesting to someone. I knew these days would pass – and the idea of having a document I would be able to look back on felt good. Having the camera pointed at me felt different though. I  had done an infant observation as part of my counselling training, and as soon as the camera was on, I realized  I was worried about being judged. I was acutely aware of all mine and Cassim’s movements and interactions – would this make me look like a good mum or not? Claire is someone I feel completely comfortable with – but there is something about motherhood that shines a new spotlight on us. Now Cassim is 2, I love having the film, and I love watching it. It reminds me of the closeness of those early months, and I feel lucky to have a record of it.' 

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