No Child of Mine

Kerry’s story unfolds across a family home that becomes a site of escalating abuse, a foster system that struggles to stabilize her, and a rural-safe retreat that offers a real chance at safety. The film follows multiple locations as she runs away, moves into a care home, and eventually finds a small, remote place where healing begins.

🫂 Trauma

The narrative centers on enduring physical and sexual abuse, and the lasting scars it leaves on a young girl. It portrays how trauma reshapes trust, behavior, and relationships as Kerry navigates danger at home and in care settings. The story also shows moments of vulnerability, courage, and the slow process of bearing witness to pain.

⚖️ System Failure

Kerry's case reveals gaps in the protections intended for vulnerable children, from missed opportunities to pursue charges to insufficient resources in foster care. It highlights how legal and child welfare systems can falter when faced with lack of evidence or bureaucratic inertia. The story critiques the low conviction rates in child abuse cases and the personal cost to the survivor.

🛡️ Healing

Despite pervasive abuse, the film traces Kerry's path toward safety, trust, and self-advocacy, culminating in a safer environment where she can begin to speak about her past. The safe house and supportive figures offer a sanctuary, and her GCSE achievement marks a step toward autonomy and future possibilities. The ending underscores resilience in the face of trauma and the long road to recovery.