The Great & The Small

A quiet, gritty character study that lingers in the ache of trying to rebuild a life from nothing.

Directed by

Dusty Bias

Genres

Drama

Starring

Melanie Lynskey, Ritchie Coster, Ann Dowd

Overview

Twenty-six year old Scott is living on the streets and trying to find his way back into society while on probation for petty crimes. He attempts to navigate his relationship with his two bit criminal of a boss and an enigmatic detective, while at the same time winning back the heart of his ex-girlfriend, a working single mom. Never having a mother or father himself, Scott discovers the true meaning of fatherhood.

How it feels

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

About

Redemption, isolation, family, parenthood

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

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

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