She's Lost Control

In the bustling, introspective world of New York City, a young graduate student balances the rigor of academia with the delicate intimacy of her unconventional profession. Ronah pursues a master’s degree while working as a sexual surrogate, a role that places her at the intersection of therapy, vulnerability, and personal boundaries. Guided by the observant Dr. Alan Cassidy, she enters each session with a clinical purpose, yet the very nature of her work demands a constant negotiation between professional detachment and genuine human connection.

When a new client, Johnny, arrives seeking help with deep‑seated intimacy issues, the therapeutic relationship quickly becomes the film’s emotional core. Their interactions are charged with the tension of unspoken desire and the cautious choreography of trust‑building, hinting at the fragile line that separates healing from heartbreak. Ronah also leans on the wisdom of her mentor, Irene, whose counsel encourages her to cultivate a life beyond the confines of her practice, underscoring the film’s exploration of how caretakers must also care for themselves.

Against this backdrop, Ronah navigates a personal life that feels equally precarious: a noisy apartment building with a disruptive maintenance man, the weight of family responsibilities highlighted by her brother’s calls about their mother’s dementia, and the looming decision about whether to freeze her eggs—a quiet testament to her uncertainty about future love and motherhood. The tone remains intimate and contemplative, weaving together the pressures of a demanding career, the yearning for genuine connection, and the quiet resilience required to keep oneself whole amid the relentless pull of others’ needs.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 04:45