on the plot.
The Surrogate follows the story of Jess, a single, working-class woman who agrees to become a surrogate for her best friend Josh and his husband Aaron. Jess is excited to help her friends have a baby, and she takes her role as a surrogate mother very seriously. However, when a routine prenatal test reveals that the baby has Down syndrome, Jess is faced with a difficult decision.
Josh and Aaron are thrilled to finally become parents, but they are also determined to have a "perfect" child. They pressure Jess to consider terminating the pregnancy, arguing that raising a child with special needs will be too difficult. Jess is torn between wanting to honor her friends' wishes and her own personal beliefs about the value of all human life.
As the pregnancy progresses, tensions rise between Jess and her friends. Josh and Aaron become increasingly anxious and controlling, while Jess begins to feel like a mere vessel for their child. Ultimately, Jess must decide whether to continue with the pregnancy or risk losing her friendship with Josh and Aaron.
The Surrogate tackles complex issues surrounding pregnancy, disability, and personal choice. It offers a nuanced perspective on the challenges and rewards of surrogacy, while also exploring the limits of friendship and the importance of making difficult moral decisions.