Episode 2
The Smile That Hides
At just seven or eight years old, a little girl’s life was shattered when her step-grandfather began sexually assaulting her during family visits, sometimes even in the same room as her unsuspecting relatives. Trapped by fear, shame, and the chilling phrase “don’t be rude” from her own mother, she endured years of abuse, gifts that felt like bribes, and a growing belief that she was marked as “easy prey.” When she finally found the courage to speak up at 13, her family’s response was devastating: silence, denial, and later, a cruel letter from her grandmother blaming her for his lonely death. Cut off by her parents after reporting the crimes years later, she battles severe PTSD, night terrors, and relentless guilt but finds purpose in protecting her daughter and breaking the cycle. Her story is a raw, powerful testament to survival, the cost of silence, and the unshakable truth: the only person to blame is the abuser.
L-R: Producers: Peter Northcote & Tanya Lee, Story teller: ‘K’ Narrator: David Field
K
I am a 43 year old single woman, I have a beautiful daughter and a gorgeous grandson who I love so very much and I love nothing more than to spend time with them.
I have a passion for art and spend a lot of my time creating new pieces, It’s a great distraction from all the noise in my head. I strive to continue to grow, evolve and heal and eventually be at peace.
David Field
ACTOR | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | WRITER
Actor extraordinaire David Field is one of the most respected actors in Australia.
From Chopper to Gods Of Wheat Street, David has appeared in over 30 films and his credits are too numerous to mention. He is one of the most versatile character actors to grace our screens and who leaves a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure in watching him.