Movie

When the Ground Paused

“In the quiet chaos of early motherhood, a young woman slips between roles – girl, mother, daughter – that each feel a little out of reach”

Through slice-of-life vignettes, a young mother grapples with her own upbringing to navigate parenthood’s shifting demands, and to find moments for herself. Jess Barclay Lawton’s sensitivity for character studies evolves strikingly into this documentary whose slow tenderness testifies to the depth of trust between director and subject.

Director

Jess Barclay Lawton

Status

Released

Release date

08/08/2026

Original language

English