Synopsis:
Jimmy (14) deals drugs at school, doesn’t do well in class, and is beaten by his mum’s boyfriend. His best friend has moved to another city and now Jimmy wants to leave as well. However, Jimmy protects his younger siblings from harm at home, and he doesn’t want to leave them. Now Jimmy must decide between self-preservation and self-sacrifice.
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Credits:
Festival/Awards:
2012: Berlin International Film Festival 'Generation', Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, New Zealand International Film Festival (Jury Prize, Audience Award), Cork Film Festival, Wairoa Maori Film Festival
2013: Raindance Film Festival
Technical information:
Colour, 2:35:1