Giant Little Ones (2019)

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Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday party.

Film Overview
"Giant Little Ones" is a 2019 Canadian drama film directed by Keith Behrman. The film takes an engaging journey through the experiences of adolescence while exploring the intricacies of love, relationship, and identity. It features Josh Wiggins as protagonist Franky Winter, alongside Darren Mann as Franky's best friend Ballas Kohl.

Plot
Franky and Ballas are popular high school young boys and buddies because childhood. They share everything, including their status as star swimmers for their school's team and their experiences of losing their virginity. However their apparently picturesque life takes a remarkable turn on Franky's 17th birthday when an unanticipated incident takes place in between him and Ballas. The occurrence leads Ballas to suddenly end their friendship, resulting in reports and social alienation of Franky.

The rumors stigmatize Franky, who becomes the subject of bullying at school and a divided house after his father's departure due to his own homosexuality. While coming to grips with these problems, Franky also needs to navigate his relationship with girlfriend Cil (Hailey Kittle) and his friendship with Mouse (Niamh Wilson), both of whom are trying to understand their own sexual identities.

Themes
The movie explores several themes, consisting of sexuality, relationship, and id. It offers an intimate check out the emotional whirlwind dealt with by teenagers when handling their sexuality and societal expectations. It particularly focuses on the intricacies of sexual fluidity and throws light on how youths have a hard time to specify their identity in a society that chooses specific boxes of sexual preference.

Character Development
"Giant Little Ones" dwells deep into its characters and their evolving relationships. Franky, at first confused by the events, grows to accept and understand the fluidity of his sensations. He browses ongoing bullying at school and discovers his relationship with Ballas developing into something he had actually not prepared for.

Ballas, on the other hand, deals with his sensations and jobs his self-hatred onto Franky. Regardless, the deep bond between the two boys goes through numerous tests and transformations as the movie unfolds.

Vital Acclaim
"Giant Little Ones" is an effective narrative about youth, love and acceptance. It has been lauded for its sensitive treatment of adolescent sexuality and complex emotions connected with it. Furthermore, the film's strong performances, particularly by Josh Wiggins and Darren Mann, add to its raw and honest depiction of the nuanced layers of teen sexuality. In spite of its heavy styles, the film preserves a sense of optimism and ends on a confident note, recommending that love and acceptance can dominate fear and bias.

Conclusion
"Giant Little Ones" is a stirring tale of teenage exploration, love, and approval. It breaks away from conventional stories of teen sexuality and appears as a lovely exploration of the intricacies and fluidity of sexual identity. The film discovers the struggles faced by teens attempting to understand themselves in a world filled with societal expectations and prejudices, leaving the audience with a poignant reflection on approval, love, and the real essence of relationship.

Top Cast

  • Josh Wiggins (small)
    Josh Wiggins
    Franky Winter
  • Darren Mann (small)
    Darren Mann
    Ballas Kohl
  • Taylor Hickson (small)
    Taylor Hickson
    Natasha Kohl
  • Maria Bello (small)
    Maria Bello
    Carly Winter
  • Kyle MacLachlan (small)
    Kyle MacLachlan
    Ray Winter
  • Olivia Scriven (small)
    Olivia Scriven
    Deanne Winter
  • Niamh Wilson (small)
    Niamh Wilson
    Mouse
  • Hailey Kittle (small)
    Hailey Kittle
    Priscilla
  • Peter Outerbridge (small)
    Peter Outerbridge
    Nic Kohl
  • Stephanie Moore (small)
    Stephanie Moore
    Angie Kohl
  • Kiana Madeira (small)
    Kiana Madeira
    Jess