One Day This Kid

A quiet, intimate portrait built from small moments, carrying a steady undercurrent of familial tension and personal longing.

Directed by

Alexander Farah

Genres

Drama

Starring

Massey Ahmar, Mahan Mohammadinasab, Elyas Rahimi

Overview

As told by filmmaker Alexander Farah through a deftly composed array of small yet pivotal moments, a first-generation Afghan Canadian man takes steps toward establishing an identity of his own while always conscious of his father's shadow.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, isolation, coming-of-age

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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