PRODUCED BY: Julia Kots | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Ben Wolf ANIMATOR: David Makadi | EDITOR: Julia Kots | COMPOSER: Lambert
LOGLINE
One woman’s humorous partially-animated search to donate her eggs uncovers the reasons behind rising childlessness.
SYNOPSIS
In this documentary, Julia confronts a pivotal decision about her 14 frozen eggs, stored away in a cryobank for years—eggs she knows she will never use. Instead of donating them to science, she embarks on a journey to find a human recipient who will use them to have a child, sparking a deep reflection on her own choice to remain childfree. Along this path, Julia engages women from different walks of life to share their own reasons for making the same decision. These conversations and personal testimonials reveal the complexities and nuances behind the choice not to have children. The film blends these intimate discussions with animated sequences that bring to life the emotional and societal challenges these women face. As Julia navigates her search for a recipient, she connects her story with the broader experiences of others, all while challenging the traditional narrative of what it means to live a fulfilled life without children. It’s a story that seeks to redefine the concept of motherhood and open a dialogue about the evolving roles of women in today’s society.