Floppies

A tender, bittersweet short that quietly draws you into a fragile father-son bond, blending memory and art with gentle emotional weight.

Directed by

John Cappello

Genres

Family, Drama

Starring

Jake Laurence, James Laurence, Kathryn Danielle

Overview

Floppies is an intimate glimpse into the complicated relationship between an artist son and his dementia-addled father as they attempt to communicate by collaborating on a one page comic. As they bring this comic to life, they recall flashbacks to key moments in each of their lives.

How it feels

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

About

Family, memory, parenthood, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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