In "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Conan O'Brien plays a supporting role as a therapist to Rose Byrne's character, Linda. Linda, a mother caring for her daughter with severe health needs, faces overwhelming pressure while managing her own career. The film explores the depth of her struggles as she relocates to a hotel due to her apartment's issues, highlighting the dark complexities of caregiving. Written and directed by Mary Bronstein, the film presents itself as a dramatic comedy but leans heavily into drama, showcasing Byrne's emotional deterioration under relentless stress.
"I had never seen a movie before where a mother is going through a crisis with a child, but our energy is not with the child's struggle but with the mother's struggle."
"Everything starts to feel equal in your mind," she said, highlighting how the burdens of caregiving magnify even the smallest conflicts.
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