I Love You, Sunshine

North Lincolnshire Council is pleased to be screening I Love You, Sunshine at the 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Church Square, Scunthorpe, DN15 6TB as part of Children's Grief Awareness Week 2026 (16th 22nd November).

The film stars Amani Garcia, Jasmine Stewart, Andrea Kovacs, with Stephen Manderson (Professor Green) playing Millys dad.

The film is directed by Marcos Avlonitis, written by Addy Farmer, and produced by Judith Bunting and Addy Farmer.

When her dad takes his own life, a young girl must learn to cope with her grief and guilt while discovering that a parent’s love endures even after they’re gone.

The story centres on nine-year-old Milly and the loving relationship she has with her dad. But when he takes his own life and Milly is left asking why? Why, if he loved her, did he leave her? 

I Love You, Sunshine tackles grief head on. It’s the story of one little girl dealing with these huge emotions at a time when she’s just learning how to grow up.

This is Milly’s story. It’s for all the Millys out there.

"I Love You, Sunshine, provides children with an opportunity to begin to understand grief, and the impact of the death of someone important to them by suicide, encouraging open conversations and the sharing of emotions." Dr Ann Rowland, Child Bereavement UK

"You don't have to do this on your own, ask people you trust for help. This brave step will help your children." Dr Riet Fiddelaers-Jaspars, trauma therapist.

Find out more about the film at www.iloveyousunshine.org

This film was made possible through the generous funding of SSE renewables and North Lincolnshire Council community grant.

Please note: this film is about bereavement by suicide, and some people may find it upsetting. 

Support will be available on the evening.

Need to talk? Samaritans 116 123, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Child Bereavement UK helpline: 0800 02 888 40.