The director, Eva Van de Bulcke, had already filmed footage for a short movie dedicated to her father. She brought me on board to help shape the project into a cohesive narrative. Over the next few weeks, we spent a lot of time discussing her family life and her parents, two fiercely independent individuals. It’s a rare gift when someone opens up their personal story, and as a writer, you can only strive to honour that trust in the best way possible.