Sorry, Baby
The Arrival of a Brilliant New Voice
★★★½☆
A poignant, quirky, and deeply relatable independent gem.
Sorry, Baby marks the arrival of an exciting new voice in cinema with actor-director Eva Victor. What makes Victor's sensibility so appealing is the mix of refreshing sincerity and witty humor. She does an excellent job of capturing human moments with uncanny poignancy, marking what will surely be a long and successful career.
"Victor navigates the razor's edge between devastating trauma and laugh-out-loud relatable awkwardness with the confidence of a veteran."
🎬 Cast & Crew
- Director/Writer: Eva Victor
- Starring: Eva Victor, Catherine Cohen, Jaboukie Young-White
- Cinematography: Maria Rusche
- Genre: Independent Dramedy
The Director's Vision
The film alternates between moments of relatable humor and deep, life-altering pain. Victor captures the tragic, yet also inspiring, tale of a young woman navigating a profound trauma in her life with a stylistic flair that feels both modern and timeless.
🎬 Cinephile Fun Facts
- Sundance Darling: One of the biggest breakout hits of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
- Personal Script: Eva Victor reportedly wrote the initial draft in just three weeks.
- Improv Roots: Several "quirky" scenes were largely improvised to maintain raw sincerity.
✅ Pros
- Masterful tonal balance of humor and heartbreak.
- Eva Victor’s commanding presence on both sides of the camera.
❌ Cons
- May be too emotionally raw for some viewers.
- Brief pacing dips in the second act.
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