Zelly and Me (1988)

Directors

Tina Rathborne

Cast

Alexandra Johnes, Glynis Johns, Isabella Rossellini, Kaiulani Lee, David Lynch, Joe Morton

The story

After her parents' death in an airplane crash, Phoebe is raised by her wealthy but narcissist grandmother Co-Co and a nanny, Zelly. Co-Co and Zelly find themselves competing for the child's affections, leading to Phoebe growing isolated when Co-Co jealously fires all of her staff and even emotionally abuses Phoebe. In the end after Co-Co fires Zelly, Phoebe finally puts her foot down and stands up for herself and calls her out on her abusive behavior.

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