Film

The Knife

2025 · 15m · Comedy

Ife, a young Black Irish woman, is anxiously awaiting her 20-week pregnancy scan, hoping for good news about her baby's health. But when the scan reveals unexpected complications, she and her husband, Darragh, are forced to confront a ridiculous reality that will test their trust in the health-care system. As Ife deals with confusing cramps, weirdly casual medical staff, and her mother's cryptic warnings, the couple faces a terrifying yet darkly comedic reality about motherhood, health-care, and family secrets. Equal parts surreal and hilarious, this film flips the script on what it means to be a mother-especially when the stakes are higher than you'd expect.

Tishe Fatunbi

Ife

Tiernan Messitt-Greene

Darragh

Ashionye Michelle Raccah

Fatima

Leah O'Rourke

Nurse Siobhan

Risteard Cooper

Dr. Mahon

• Joy NesbittDirector · Writer
• Grace OdumosuProducer

Release date

February 21, 2025

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

15m

Genres

Comedy