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In a film called the lost daughter. directed by maggie gyllenhaal, better known for her work as an actress, its about a lonely academic re—living some of the struggles she faced in motherhood. while the subject is serious, its clear the two women had a lot of fun working together — as our entertainment correspondent, colin paterson, found out when he went to meet them. what were your daughters like when they were little? i cant remember much, actually. olivia colman, maggie gyllenhaal, you a...

Cant remember much, actually. olivia colman, maggie gyllenhaal, you are both mothers — youve got two girls, youve got two boys and a girl, ive got that right? yes. and this is a film which really does explore motherhood and goes to some places that are very dark. i had never played a part like that before, and i dont recall seeing a woman like leda depicted on screen before, and so that was interesting. and just searingly honest, you know, the depiction of not necessarily being a great mum. ch...