High Beam

A quiet, intimate slice-of-life that builds gentle tension around a child's need for approval, leaving a tender ache.

Directed by

Kaila Gutierrez

Genres

Drama

Starring

Alani Guzman, Cecilia L. Salinas, Andrea Campa

Overview

HIGH BEAM follows Genna, a 9-year-old gymnast who spends a day at work with her mother, a dedicated gymnastics coach. When it’s finally her turn to perform for her evaluation, she finds herself unable to execute the skill in front of the one person whose approval she craves most. Forcing her to question if this sport is worth pursuing anymore.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, identity, ambition, family

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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