Eva Victor's directorial debut, "Sorry, Baby," is a black comedy-drama film that offers an empathetic and poignant exploration of healing after trauma. Victor, who also wrote and stars in the film, delivers a stupendous performance as Agnes, a woman navigating life after a sexual assault. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2025, receiving widespread critical acclaim.

"Sorry, Baby" avoids a direct depiction of the assault, instead unfolding the story through dialogue and focusing on the aftermath and Agnes's internal struggles. The film uses a non-chronological structure, divided into five chapters, which showcases Victor's capacity to construct a story that offers support rather than emotional devastation. This unconventional sequencing reflects the fragmented nature of trauma and its lasting impact.

The film delves into Agnes's mind, confronting her ordeal with multiple points of view and perspective-centric storytelling. It explores the confusion and disorientation that can occur after experiencing trauma, honoring the years lost to reckoning with a body divorced from the spirit. "Sorry, Baby" acknowledges that recovery isn't a straight line, and progress can be messy.

One of the film's strengths is its ability to find humor in heartbreak. Victor uses a light touch to confront difficult thematic material, employing comedy to disarm the audience and heighten the impact of the story. This approach makes the film approachable and allows for a nuanced exploration of the complexities of trauma.

The movie showcases the role of community in healing. Lydie, Agnes's best friend, provides unwavering support, and their relationship highlights how relationships break, bend, and bloom after the unthinkable. Lucas Hedges plays Gavin, Agnes's neighbor, who adds to the film's comedic engine. The supporting cast delivers terrific performances across the board, enriching the story with multiple perspectives.

"Sorry, Baby" is not just a film about trauma; it's a film about survival, resilience, and the messy grace of moving forward. It's a story for those who want to see that it’s possible to emerge from trauma and want to be alive again. The film suggests that it's possible to unfreeze enough to feel curious about the possibility of stuff happening that isn't horrible.

Eva Victor's "Sorry, Baby" is an extraordinary debut that marks her as a formidable talent. With its clear-eyed restraint, tonally precise humor, and profound honesty, the film creates space for the messy ambiguity of the healing process. It's a quietly moving film that lingers like a memory you can't shake, transforming personal trauma into an empathetic portrait of survival.