Acceptable Damage is a powerful and gripping drama directed by Lavinia Simina. The film follows the story of Lucy and her daughter Katy as they become the target of a violent street gang. The gang leader, Rabbit, is on a mission to make Lucy and Katy feel as helpless and vulnerable as he has felt in his own life.
As the siege begins, Lucy and Katy must find a way to survive and protect themselves against the gang's relentless attacks. The film explores the complex emotional and psychological dynamics at play in situations of violence and trauma, as Lucy and Katy struggle to come to terms with their situation and find a way to move forward.
Throughout the film, we see Rabbit's own struggles and the pain that lies at the root of his aggression. Acceptable Damage is a potent and thought-provoking examination of the ramifications of violence and the toll it takes on those involved. The film encourages us to consider the ways in which we can all work to break the cycles of violence and build a more peaceful and inclusive society.