October Baby

Hannah, a 19-year-old college freshman, stands on the brink of her theatrical debut. However, a catastrophic collapse on stage triggers a deep emotional crisis within her, revealing the turmoil she has been suppressing.

Following the stage disaster, Hannah engages in deep conversations with her parents and a doctor. These discussions unveil her feelings of alienation and emotional neglect highlighted in her journal entries.

Hannah discovers the shocking truth that she is adopted, which brings to light the struggles her biological mother faced during pregnancy, including a desire to abort. This revelation not only shakes her fundamentally but also leads her to seek answers about her past.

In search of comfort, Hannah confides in her steadfast friend Jason. This sharing of her emotional chaos spurs her to take the courageous step of tracing her birth mother.

Ignoring her father's concerns for her fragile health, Hannah insists on traveling to New Orleans with Jason and his friends for spring break. This trip is driven by her intense curiosity to uncover the truth about her origins.

The group travels to Mobile, Alabama, to visit the hospital where Hannah was born. Their intentions take a wrong turn when they are arrested for unlawfully entering a restricted area at the facility.

Fortunately, the local sheriff, moved by Hannah’s heartfelt story, releases them and provides information about the nurse who signed Hannah's birth certificate. This encounter serves as a crucial link in her journey to uncover her past.

Hannah visits the nurse who played a significant role in her birth. It is here she learns not only about her biological mother but also that she has a twin brother whom she never knew existed.

The emotional reunion with her biological mother overwhelms Hannah with mixed feelings, especially anger at being rejected. This complex interaction further complicates her emotional landscape.

Hannah's father uncovers her lies about her whereabouts, leading to increased tension in their relationship. He feels compelled to restrict Jason's contact with her, believing it to be in her best interest.

In the wake of Hannah's father's decision, Jason withdraws from Hannah and returns to his life. Heartbroken and conflicted, he reaches out to Hannah's father to express his regret and desire to make amends.

As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that although loving, Hannah's adoptive parents have faced their own challenges. They decide to share the poignant backstory of their choice to adopt Hannah and her late brother, revealing layers of loss and resilience.

Amid her turmoil, Hannah finds solace inside a Catholic Church. There, the comforting words of a compassionate priest lead her to a profound realization, granting her the clarity to confront her biological mother.

Empowered by her newfound understanding, Hannah returns to her biological mother ready to embrace forgiveness. This pivotal moment shifts her perspective and helps reconcile the traumas of her past.

Finally, Hannah and Jason return to the theater where her tumultuous journey began. They seize the opportunity to complete the play that was left unfinished, symbolizing not only their personal growth but also the deepening bond between them.