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Analysis of the film ‘fuck’ directed by Danny Morgan 

Danny Morgan’s short film ‘Fuck’ is a funny, honest, and surprisingly tender look at the chaos of early parenthood.In just a few minutes, it captures something very real about what happens to a couple’s relationship once a baby enters the picture. There’s no dramatic twist or big emotional speech just two people trying (and failing) to find a moment for themselves, which makes the story feel incredibly grounded and relatable.

Right from the first scene, the tone is clear: playful, awkward, and real. Esther Smith’s accidental “do me” slip sets the stage for a film that mixes humor with the messiness of being exhausted, touched-out, and slightly disconnected. Smith and Brett Goldstein play a couple who clearly love each other, but are stuck in that new-parent fog. Every time they try to be intimate, their baby cries. And just like that, they’re pulled back into parent mode. It’s a simple setup, but what stands out is how true it all feels. The frustration, the effort to stay close, the miscommunications, the laughter all of it rings honest.

The film’s main theme is clear:having a baby changes everything, including how (and when) you connect as a couple. It’s not just about sex or romance it’s about finding time and space to just be together again. And sometimes, that’s impossible. The interruptions aren’t just funny they’re a reminder that in this phase of life, your time is no longer your own.

The performances are a big part of why the film works.Esther Smith and Brett Goldstein are totally believable as a couple who’ve been through a lot together. There’s love and humor between them, but also a kind of quiet frustration that builds up not in a dramatic way, just in the way exhaustion builds up over time. They argue briefly, apologize, try again, and get interrupted again. It’s a cycle many new parents will recognize instantly.

Visually, the film keeps things simple and close.Most of it takes place in their bedroom, shot in warm, dim lighting that feels like late night or very early morning. The camera sticks close to the characters, capturing their facial expressions and small gestures. You can see the tiredness in their eyes, the hope that maybe *this* time they won’t be interrupted. It feels intimate, but also a little claustrophobic, which mirrors their situation perfectly.

Sound is used in a really smart way too. There’s some light music at the start and end, but most of the middle is quiet aside from the baby’s crying and the couple’s dialogue. That choice makes everything feel more real, like you’re sitting in the room with them. And when the baby cries (again), the silence beforehand makes the interruption hit harder and funnier.

In terms of story, the structure is classic, even if the situation is everyday.The couple are the “protagonists”they just want a bit of time alone. The “antagonist” isn’t a villain, but their baby, who keeps pulling them back to reality. What’s great is that the film never blames the baby or makes the parents seem selfish. It just shows what happens when you’re trying to balance your relationship with the endless demands of caring for a newborn.

What really hits home is that the couple ‘tries’. They argue a little, but they talk it out. They laugh. They try again. And even when it doesn’t work, they’re still in it together. The film ends not with a romantic victory, but with a tired, shared moment of defeat and connection. That final “Fuck” they say together? It’s not just frustration. It’s love, tiredness, and understanding all rolled into one.

 In the end, ‘Fuck’ is short, simple, and deeply relatable.It doesn’t try to do too much it just shows a slice of life that’s often messy, funny, and filled with love even when things don’t go to plan. If you’ve ever been a new parent or been close to someone who has you’ll get it. It’s about learning to be okay with the chaos, and finding small moments of connection wherever you can.