The Zigzag Kid

A playful, warm-hearted adventure that feels like a storybook caper, with a young hero's journey of self-discovery and a touch of mystery.

Directed by

Vincent Bal

Genres

Family, Adventure, Drama

Starring

Thomas Simon, Fedja van Huêt, Jessica Zeylmaker

Overview

Nono, a Dutch kid lacking two days being thirteen, runs away from problems at home and, disguised as a girl, takes up with the world's cleverest thief, who unbeknownst to Nono, may hold the bizarre key to his true identity.

How it feels

Whimsical, warm, earnest and light. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, coming-of-age, family, addiction

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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