Clock

Ella is a 37-year-old woman grappling with the weight of familial and societal expectations to become a mother. Intelligent and introspective, she is tormented by anxiety about her biological clock and her family's legacy. Her journey through experimental treatment sheds light on her deepest fears and desires, revealing her struggle for autonomy in a world filled with pressure to conform.

Aidan is Ella's supportive yet conflicted husband. His encouragement for her to seek medical advice stems from a place of care, but he also inadvertently pressures her regarding motherhood. His involvement in her decision to join the experimental study presents complexities in their partnership, revealing how love can be both a source of support and strain.

Dr. Simmons is a confident and assertive medical professional guiding Ella through her experimental treatment. She embodies both hope and contention as she assures Ella of the potential to reset her biological clock through the use of implants and hormones. Her interpretations during therapy sessions provoke profound self-reflection in Ella, but her methods raise ethical questions.

Shauna is Ella's friend and a symbol of the pressures Ella faces; her pregnancy serves as a stark juxtaposition to Ella's internal struggle with motherhood. The dynamics at the gathering reveal the fragility of Ella's emotional state, illustrating how friendship can be a source of both comfort and heightened anxiety.