Boss Cat

A warm, heartfelt coming-of-age story about finding your voice and your feet, with moments of real emotional weight.

Directed by

Genevieve Clay-Smith

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Olivia Hargroder, Penny Downie, Julia Savage

Tagline

Step up and be a boss.

Overview

When her mother suddenly dies, Sonja is thrown into tumult. Dealing with early-twenties existential angst and a sense of responsibility for her teenage younger sister Emma, she has a lot on her plate. Suddenly under the care of her controlling grandma and—as a young woman living with Down syndrome—constantly faced with a society that judges what she’s capable of, Sonja is desperate to be herself and take charge of her own life. When a chance encounter with the charismatic Hakim leads her to a krump class, Sonja discovers a life-changing outlet for expression.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, grief, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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