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CRADLE

CRADLE

2018
Drama Family
5 min
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17-year-old Haylee is caught in a tumultuous time as an unexpected pregnancy and an increasingly strained relationship with her parents has caused her to flee home.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Zeke Morgan-Hind / Jake De Agrela
Starring
Tedra Morgan-Hind / Jason Tolj / Rachel McCann

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Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'CRADLE' is a film that doesn't shy away from the harsh realities faced by young people, particularly 17-year-old Haylee as she grapples with an unplanned pregnancy and a strained family environment. Tedra Morgan-Hind delivers a performance that is…

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Oliver Finch
Apr 12, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The premise of 'CRADLE' – a teenager fleeing an unexpected pregnancy and parental conflict – promises significant dramatic potential, but the execution feels somewhat restrained. Tedra Morgan-Hind offers a commendable effort as Haylee, capturing the character’s distress. However,…

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Isabella Rossi
Apr 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A compelling and affecting depiction of a young woman's fortitude, 'CRADLE' centres on Haylee's difficult journey into motherhood and independence. Tedra Morgan-Hind is exceptional, imbuing Haylee with a vulnerability and strength that resonates deeply. The film's tone is…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'CRADLE' presents a stark portrayal of adolescent crisis, focusing on Haylee's flight from home due to pregnancy and parental discord. Tedra Morgan-Hind anchors the film with a performance that conveys significant inner turmoil, though the narrative sometimes feels…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This independent drama offers a raw, unflinching look at the precipice of adulthood for 17-year-old Haylee. Tedra Morgan-Hind delivers a performance of quiet desperation as Haylee navigates an unexpected pregnancy and a fractured home life. The film's strength…

FAQs

The title 'CRADLE' likely carries symbolic weight, evoking notions of beginnings, protection, and perhaps the absence of these. For Haylee, facing an unexpected pregnancy, the concept of a cradle represents a future she must prepare for. It could also allude to the loss of her own perceived safe haven, her home, as she is forced to forge her own path, potentially creating her own 'cradle' of security.