The Unloved

“The Unloved” is a film that offers a perspective from a child’s viewpoint on the U.K.’s state-run care system for orphans and at-risk children. The story centers around Lucy, an eleven-year-old girl who, after being abandoned by her distant parents, is sent to live in a children’s home. Through Lucy’s experiences, we witness her challenges in navigating the care system. Her resilience is fueled by her strong self-belief and her conviction that she is under the watchful protection of the holy spirit. Lucy’s journey is a courageous pursuit of love, beauty, and transcendence.