The Midwife 2017

Claire is a devoted midwife working at a maternity unit facing closure. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a call from Beatrice, the woman who was once her father’s mistress. After three decades of silence, Beatrice has sought out Claire, unaware that her father tragically took his own life shortly after their separation. Their upcoming meeting is filled with tension and unresolved feelings.

Despite being older, Beatrice’s personality strikes as immature and flamboyant, contrasting sharply with Claire’s selfless and grounded nature. While Claire prioritizes her responsibilities, caring for mothers and babies, as well as raising her son in her cozy apartment in Mantes-la-Jolie, Beatrice’s extravagant lifestyle feels foreign to her. Claire also finds solace in her allotment garden, where she spends time with Paul, a charming long-distance lorry driver in his fifties.

As Beatrice battles a brain tumor, she moves in with Claire, who compassionately takes on the role of her caregiver. Beatrice grapples with guilt over her past actions and the knowledge of her connection to Claire’s father’s demise. In her bid for redemption, she attempts to assist Claire, though her illness hampers her efforts, leading to more chaos than resolution. Ultimately, Beatrice departs, leaving behind an expensive ring as a token—a bittersweet reminder of their complicated history. Meanwhile, Claire finds herself in a budding relationship with Paul, seeking personal happiness amidst the turmoil.