34/29
Bailey seeks attention and adventure elsewhere
Synopsis
Bailey lives with her brother Hunter and their father Bug, who raises them alone in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for them.
Barry Keoghan left Gladiator II (2024) to star in this film
This is an excellent coming-of-age story, reminiscent of “Wild Diamond” but, in my opinion, even better done. We follow the life of Bailey, a 12-year-old girl living in the deprived areas of the United Kingdom.
Bailey meets Bird, a character who embodies the person she aspires to become
From the beginning, it is clear that Bailey perceives the world differently from those around her. Nature, animals and especially birds symbolize freedom and lightness, a feeling that is vividly felt.
Initially, she teases Bird, but eventually, her teasing turns to admiration
Bailey faces numerous challenges and Bird subtly guides her towards resolution. Some questions remain unanswered, but for me the specific answers are not important.
The journey and growth Bailey experiences is what really matters
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