This intensely English true story chronicles the birth of Louise Brown, the first test-tube baby, revealing the heartache, strain, and triumph behind a medical breakthrough.
James Norton portrays Robert Edwards as a bullish scientist eager to push through establishment resistance, while Bill Nighy's portrayal of Dr. Patrick Steptoe brings elegance and gentle aplomb to the role.
Thomasin McKenzie delivers a winning performance as Jean Purdy, whose dedication to in vitro fertilization research persists despite personal trials, including caring for her sick mother.
The film hints at the bias in historical recognition as it discusses the exclusion of Jean Purdy from the narrative of scientific achievement, marking a larger commentary on gender.
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