Directed by:
Keith BehrmanScreenplay:
Keith BehrmanCinematography:
Guy GodfreeComposer:
Michael BrookCast:
Josh Wiggins, Darren Mann, Maria Bello, Kyle MacLachlan, Taylor Hickson, Peter Outerbridge, Niamh Wilson, Stephanie Moore, Jeff Clarke, Hailey Kittle (more)Plots(1)
Adolescents face enormous pressure to make life-defining decisions every day and they want to lock in their identities sooner than later. All of this pressure is exacerbated by physical and social changes. Franky (Josh Wiggins), the hero of Keith Behrman's exquisite and generous Giant Little Ones, is under more pressure than most. His life was altered when his father (Kyle MacLachlan) left his mother (Maria Bello) for a man. Franky is left confused and angry toward his father for breaking up the family. Things are further confused for Franky when his wild birthday party ends in a sexual encounter no one could have imagined, including his best friend and girlfriend. As Franky's world crumbles, he and his friends are forced to decide what kind of people they want to be. (Toronto International Film Festival)
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Friends are the family you choose, but you have to be cautious when making that choice, as the protagonist Franky finds out for himself. As far as the development of the relationship between Franky and Ballas is concerned, the film reminded me at times of Summer Storm, but it got under my skin more. Giant Little Ones doesn't offer anything unseen in terms of story, but on the other hand it has believable performances – besides Josh Wiggins, Kyle MacLachlan as his father impressed me the most. I was a bit puzzled by the slightly sudden ending for my taste. Better three stars!
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