Grown

A tense, intimate short that follows two brothers through a night of escalating consequences, blending raw urban realism with emotional weight.

Directed by

Alfonso Morgan-Terrero

Starring

Mason Bleu, Kerwin Almonte, Stephanie Gong

Tagline

In their mother’s absence, two Dominican brothers take her car out to get food one night in the Bronx, starting a chain reaction of events that alters their lives forever.

Overview

With their mother missing for three days, it is Emmanuel’s job to pick up his little brother Alex after school. One evening, as they make their way back home, Alex’s reluctance to listen to his older sets their night on a course that alters their lives forever.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Family, coming-of-age, isolation, survival

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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