Adam's Sake

Adam's Sake is a drama centered on the relationship between a head nurse and a struggling mother. When four-year-old Adam is admitted to a pediatric ward suffering from malnutrition and a broken arm, his mother, Rebecca, refuses to leave his side despite a court order restricting her visits. The nurse, Lucy, decides to ignore hospital regulations and legal constraints to allow the mother to stay, believing that emotional support is essential for the child's recovery. As the situation becomes more complicated, Lucy works to support both the boy and his mother during their crisis.

The film was written and directed by Laura Wandel and produced by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, and Delphine Tomson. It is a joint production between Belgium and France, involving BeTV, France 3 Cinéma, RTBF, and Les Films du Fleuve. The lead roles are played by Léa Drucker as Lucy and Anamaria Vartolomei as Rebecca, with a credited cast of 24 actors including Alex Descas, Jules Delsart, Claire Bodson, and Laurent Capelluto. Released in September 2025 with a runtime of 78 minutes, the movie has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB based on 37 votes.