Nature abounds and is portentous. Like Darren Aronofsky’s Mother!, which also starred Lawrence, the story is bookended by flames, in this case a forest wildfire, perhaps a representation of the uncontrollable instincts that engulf Grace and those around her. Blood, piss and mother’s milk all make an appearance. A wild black stallion appears – again, it’s initially unclear whether this animal is real or imagined, but there’s no reason why it could not be both. Flowers are everywhere, in the fields or in vases, or depicted on wallpaper or dressing gowns or tablecloths. A stag’s head hangs above the fireplace in Jackson’s parental living room, while Jackson’s dog is a constantly barking presence. In one foreboding forest scene, Grace walks with her baby as the delightful Little April Shower from Bambi plays.
