The Wonder is a psychological period drama released in 2022, directed by Sebastián Lelio and based on Emma Donoghue's 2016 novel. It explores the tension between religious faith and scientific skepticism in 19th-century Ireland. Plot Summary

: Lib is hired to observe Anna O'Donnell, an 11-year-old girl who has allegedly not eaten for four months, surviving on what her community calls "manna from heaven".

: When Lib exposes the truth, the religious committee and Anna's family refuse to listen, choosing to let the girl starve to maintain the "miracle". Historical Context: "Fasting Girls"

: Lib eventually discovers that Anna’s mother, Rosaleen, has been secretly feeding her via "mouth-to-mouth" kisses containing chewed food.

Set in 1862, shortly after the Great Famine, the story follows Lib Wright (Florence Pugh), an English nurse trained by Florence Nightingale.