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  • Milk and Mirrors (2026)
  • Short | 25 min | Short, Drama
Milk and Mirrors (2026)
Short | 25 min | Short, Drama
Months after the birth of her child, Maya's world begins to quietly fracture. What was expected to be a time of joy instead becomes a prolonged battle with postpartum mental health struggles that leave her questioning her worth, her ...See moreMonths after the birth of her child, Maya's world begins to quietly fracture. What was expected to be a time of joy instead becomes a prolonged battle with postpartum mental health struggles that leave her questioning her worth, her identity, and her place in the world. Once confident and capable, Maya feels increasingly disconnected from the woman she used to be. Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional exhaustion seep into every part of her life, making even the smallest tasks feel overwhelming. As her performance at work declines under the weight of sleepless nights and inner turmoil, Maya ultimately loses her job - an event that deepens her sense of failure and fear. At home, the pressure intensifies. Maya must fight daily to stay calm and grounded while caring for her baby, even as her own mind feels unstable and unforgiving. She loves her child fiercely, yet struggles with guilt for not feeling "enough" as a mother. Isolated and unsure where to turn, she is forced to confront painful truths about her mental health and the unrealistic expectations placed on new mothers. Through moments of despair, quiet resilience, and hard-earned self-reflection, Maya begins a slow, fragile journey toward healing. As she fights to hold herself together for her child, she learns that survival is not about perfection, but about choosing to keep going-one breath, one moment, and one act of self-compassion at a time. See less
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Director
Martinz Nnaji Jr. (director)
Writer
Kemi Kentebe (writer)
Producer
Kemi Kentebe (producer)
Cinematographer
Martinz Nnaji Jr. (cinematography)
Editor
Martinz Nnaji Jr. (edited by)
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Release date
Mar 13, 2026 (United Kingdom)

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3 cast members
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Kemi Kentebe
Maya Maya   See fewer
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Aria Adeyemi
Baby Baby   See fewer
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Darren (as Bolaji 'BJ Kenny' Kehinde) Darren (as Bolaji 'BJ Kenny' Kehinde)   See fewer
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