15/25
Bailey lives with her brother, Hunter, and her father, Bug, who they raise alone in a shack in North Kent. Bug doesn't have much time to devote to them. Bailey seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.. Barry Keoghan opted out of Gladiator II (2024) to star in this film instead. But, in my opinion, it worked better. We follow the life of 12-year-old Bailey, who lives in the run-down areas of the UK. From the beginning, it's clear that Bailey perceives the world differently than those around her. Nature, animals, and especially birds, symbolize freedom and lightness, a sensation that comes through vividly. Bailey meets Bird, who embodies the person she aspires to be. At first, she mocks the bird, but eventually, her mockery turns into admiration. Bailey faces many challenges, and Bird subtly guides her through them. Some questions remain unanswered, but for me, definitive answers don't matter. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year's film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival, and more.
15/25
Bailey lives with her brother, Hunter, and her father, Bug, who they raise alone in a shack in North Kent. Bug doesn't have much time to devote to them. Bailey seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.. Barry Keoghan opted out of Gladiator II (2024) to star in this film instead. But, in my opinion, it worked better. We follow the life of 12-year-old Bailey, who lives in the run-down areas of the UK. From the beginning, it's clear that Bailey perceives the world differently than those around her. Nature, animals, and especially birds, symbolize freedom and lightness, a sensation that comes through vividly. Bailey meets Bird, who embodies the person she aspires to be. At first, she mocks the bird, but eventually, her mockery turns into admiration. Bailey faces many challenges, and Bird subtly guides her through them. Some questions remain unanswered, but for me, definitive answers don't matter. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year's film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival, and more.