A Want In Her

Synopsis

When her mother goes missing somewhere in Ireland, artist Myrid Carten returns from London to find her. Her search takes her into a feuding family, a contested house, and a history that threatens to take everyone down, including herself. A Want In Her is an immersive, first-person account of the cost of love, and how difficult it can be to escape.

Directors' Biography

Myrid Carten is an Irish filmmaker working across cinema and galleries. Trained at Goldsmiths and Central Saint Martins, her work explores intimacy and personal history. Her debut feature A Want in Her follows acclaimed shorts backed by BFI, Screen Ireland, and the Arts Council of Ireland.