The Magpie

A quiet, observant short that drifts through small encounters, leaving a soft ache of childhood wonder and unease.

Directed by

Jarrah Murphy

Genres

Drama

Starring

Isaak Black, Cordell Horsell, Duncan Graham

Overview

A series of encounters in a run-down holiday park change the way an inquisitive young boy perceives the world.

How it feels

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

About

Coming-of-age, family, class, isolation

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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