My Mother's Daughter

I was asked the other day why I made Entre Nos and I realized that I have never really told anyone the why behind the movie. The answer is simple...for my mother.

I grew up hearing the story about our family's struggle following my father's abandonment, not because my mom wanted to tell me but because I always asked her about the details. I wanted to know how she felt, what were her fears, what were her thoughts, how did my brother react, how did I react. I had this enormous need to know. Looking back at it, it seems that it was the way I dealt with the abandonment...maybe if I understood everything about the circumstances I might then understand the WHY behind him leaving me. Yet it was during the retelling of these stories that I began to see my mother's strength. I began to see her abundant and selfless sacrifices. I began to truly understand just how much my mother loved me. Over the years this realization has grown deeper and deeper. The respect I have for my my mother is profound, the love unconditional and the appreciation I have for her is beyond words.

This movie is my small attempt to show her how much I appreciate her and all of her sacrifices. It is my way to let her know just how much I love her. It a reminder to her that her strength is inspiring. Her spirit is beyond measure. Entre Nos is a celebration of her. It is my gift to her, a reminder to her that she once over came the impossible and can and will do it again if she must.

I am my mother's daughter in every aspect of myself. Everything I am I owe to her.