
Lean and Sonali, a lesbian couple married for nine years, are ready to take the next step: having a child. They’ve long discussed whose body will carry the baby, whose egg to use, and have just chosen a donor who seems like every Asian parent’s dream. As they prepare to share the exciting news at a family gathering, the unthinkable happens—one of them suddenly changes her mind, putting their carefully laid plans and their relationship to the test.
Directed by Moitri Ghosh, By Design leans on a strong ensemble — Hannah Joo, Tanya Thomas, Raisa D'Oyley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.
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After getting pregnant from a one-night stand, a single woman leans on her married best friend and mother of two to guide her through gestation and beyond.
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