Sorry, Baby – Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art

The two of them against the whole world, especially careerists, snobs, and supporters of the patriarchy. Agnes (directed by Eva Victor) and Lydie (played by Naomi Ackie) share an on-screen chemistry that is rare to witness. College friends spending a weekend together — they haven’t seen each other in a long time, they’ve taken different paths, are in different relationships, yet they remain deeply close.

Their bond is built on subtle jokes, intimacy, and a shared love of literature. As the story slowly unfolds, we learn about something from their past — one of those incidents known from university lore, presented here with particular sensitivity. After trauma, is it possible to open up to someone again? To believe that trust between two people is still possible?

In a light yet precise screenplay, Eva Victor places her protagonist in a series of encounters: with a neighbor (Lucas Hedges), a passerby (John Carroll Lynch), a jealous colleague (Kelly McCormack), and university staff. Each person tries to connect with her in their own way — but is she ready for that?

Laughter and tears are the emotional core of this dramedy, screened at Cannes, awarded at Sundance for its screenplay, and backed by A24 and Adele Romanski.