The story follows 17-year-old (played by Lizzie Boys), who leads a double life to protect her mother, Joanna (Melissa Joan Hart). While Joanna is a highly functional and respected nurse in public, she is a severe hoarder at home. Lucy lives in isolation, never allowing anyone inside their house, which is filled with mountains of items. As Lucy plans her escape to college, a sudden family tragedy forces her to decide whether to continue guarding her mother's secret or expose the truth to the world to find a path to healing. Key Details Dirty Little Secret (2022) directed by Linda-Lisa Hayter
is a psychological drama film produced for the Lifetime network that explores the harrowing realities of hoarding disorder. The film is inspired by true events and is based on the novel of the same name by C.J. Omololu . Plot Overview The story follows 17-year-old (played by Lizzie Boys),