Dirty Little Secret
17 year-old Lucy who has been painfully isolated from her peers for years, refusing to let anyone near her house in order to hide her family secret – the overwhelming mountain of items filled in every crevice of space in her home. She quietly plans her escape to college while managing her mother Joanna’s hoarding disorder. Outwardly, a highly functioning nurse, Joanna maintains the dysfunction in their home with an obsessive grip but after a tragedy, Lucy must decide if she will hide her mother’s secret, or expose it to the world.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Linda-Lisa Hayter |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (16 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs the fragile world of its protagonist, relying on the contrast between her outward normalcy and domestic chaos. It explores not just psychological trauma but survival mechanisms, using the metaphor of cluttered space as a prison without bars.
What lingers after viewing is a heavy yet vital awareness of the invisible battles fought behind closed doors. The narrative prompts reflection on responsibility and the cost of secrecy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Linda-Lisa Hayter
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Watch in a quiet setting to fully absorb the oppressive atmosphere and the protagonist's tension.
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