The third clip exploring this situation takes place on the waste ground to the back of her family home. Having left the back yard where she was semi-imprisoned in the first clip, she heads towards a group of children playing together away from her house. Her parents notice her going and rush to catch up with her just as a little boy calls to her. Her Dad understands that they mustn’t intervene and just stand back and watch what happens. Mandy offers her ball to the boy, who asks her name. In response Mandy says her name out loud for the first time. She joins the other children in their games and the final shot captures the magic of the moment as the camera cranes away from them.
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The third clip exploring this situation takes place on the waste ground to the back of her family home. Having left the back yard where she was semi-imprisoned in the first clip, she heads towards a group of children playing together away from her house. Her parents notice her going and rush to catch up with her just as a little boy calls to her. Her Dad understands that they mustn’t intervene and just stand back and watch what happens. Mandy offers her ball to the boy, who asks her name. In response Mandy says her name out loud for the first time. She joins the other children in their games and the final shot captures the magic of the moment as the camera cranes away from them.