in a film called the lost daughter. directed by maggie gyllenhaal, better known for her work as an actress, it s about a lonely academic re living some of the struggles she faced in motherhood. while the subject is serious, it s 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 can t remember much, actually. olivia colman, maggie gyllenhaal, you are both mothers you have got two girls, you have got two boys and a girl, have i got that right? yes. and this is a film which really does explore motherhood. it goes to some places that are very dark? i had never played a part like that before, and i don t 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. children are a crushing responsibility. happy birthday.