Baby — Caper

: An interview with filmmakers Kirsten Carthew and Simon Davidson discusses their daughter, Caper Lillian Davidson , born around the time of their film's premiere at TIFF.

: Born in November 2023, Caper was diagnosed with hemimegalencephaly , a rare brain malformation where one side of the brain is abnormally larger than the other, causing uncontrollable seizures. Caper Baby

: "Baby capers" often refer to the small, immature flower buds of the Capparis spinosa plant, commonly used in Mediterranean cooking. : An interview with filmmakers Kirsten Carthew and

: A baby Lab mix named Caper was featured in a 2023 social media post from the Haralson County Animal Shelter. : A baby Lab mix named Caper was

: At just four weeks old, Caper underwent a hemispherotomy , a procedure to disconnect or remove the affected left side of his brain. The surgery and associated medical costs were estimated at approximately $5 million .

: Now over a year old, Caper continues to face challenges including cerebral palsy and epilepsy . While the surgery was intended to stop his seizures, he still experiences them and requires intensive ongoing care.

In December 2024, published a detailed feature article about Caper Mesa , a baby from Los Angeles who underwent a life-altering surgery to treat a rare and severe neurological condition. The Medical Journey of Caper Mesa