All I Ever Wanted

Nancy is a lively nearly five-year-old who is always chatting, whether it's during car rides, on the way to nursery, or with her active older brother and her bears. However, everything shifts drastically one February morning when her parents decide to separate. Her father, Patrick, moves from their home in Bristol to Newcastle, leading Nancy to stop speaking entirely. On the other side of this story is Eva, who is approaching forty-five and never imagined she would become the third wife of Michael Quinn, a once notorious figure. Their love story began eight years earlier, culminating in marriage despite the age difference and the compromises it entailed. The sudden death of Michael leaves Eva to pick up the pieces, sifting through his diaries with two pugs, and questioning if she gave up more than she intended for this love.As Nancy's parents navigate their separation, weekend visits are arranged at Eva's spacious Longhampton home, which is just an hour from Bristol. This provides Eva an opportunity to bond with her niece and nephew, despite Nancy's continued silence. Patrick believes it’s a temporary phase, though his estranged wife worries about deeper issues causing Nancy's selective mutism. Meanwhile, as Eva delves into Mickey's diaries, she's faced with an unsettling truth about her marriage, challenging her understanding of both her late husband and herself.The regular arrival of Nancy and her brother at Eva's orderly home is initially chaotic, with one child constantly performing and the other somber and quiet. Nonetheless, as summer approaches, a bond is formed between Eva and Nancy. It's a connection between a woman realizing her true longing for the love of a child, and a little girl burdened with a secret weighing heavy on her young heart.