Love Alone Can't Make a Child (2024) - Documentary Movies 105 minutes. . Love Alone Can’t Make a Child chronicles the love story and emotional odyssey of Maria and Christiane who, for over a decade, have been trying to fulfil their desire of giving birth to a child of their own. The director, a childhood friend of Maria, lovingly narrates the couple's journey, showcasing their resilience in the face of ever-increasing challenges, and the intricate dynamics of a relationship under tremendous strain. More than anything else, the film continually pursues what love truly means in a long-term romantic relationship. paraplegic, lesbian relationship, motherhood, lgbt parenting, fertility, reproductive rights, in vitro fertilization, egg donor, long-term observation