The Selfish Giant
Drama
A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.
VIBE
A poignant, raw look at childhood innocence navigating a harsh world. It's a story of unlikely bonds and the quiet dignity found in unexpected places, set against a bleakly beautiful landscape.
melancholictendergrittyhopefulslow-burnkitchen sink realismnorthern gritcharacter-drivenfriendshipchildhoodpovertyexploitation
friendshiphorseattention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)yorkshirebased on short storywoman directorschool suspensionbradford
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