Sherrybaby (2006)

The mostly blank poster gives no indication of the kind of drama you’re getting if you pick up Sherrybaby. It’s about a woman on probation desperately trying to bridge a gap between herself and her young daughter, who she's not seen for years; she craves it for reasons that extend beyond the obvious need to rekindle.
Part of the film’s narrative is communicated through actions that are subtly implied or insights that are gained from things unsaid.
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s portrayal of a struggling mother getting blocked from almost all sides by a system that’s supposed to help her is astonishing. I like her more and more each time I see her at work.

4 truthful setbacks out of 5