in 2001, she released her second film, "me without you," which starred anna friel and michelle williams and was written by goldbacher and laurence coriat. the movie had been in development before "the governess," but funding came earlier for the other film. "me without you" explores the "over-intense" relationship between two teenage girls. the film was loosely based upon a childhood friendship she had when she was younger. both films featured jewish characters and themes.