Little Pains (2025)
Sophie, only 11, turns a day of mourning into a journey of discovery and connection. At her mother’s funeral, Sophie’s imaginative spirit leads her away from traditional grief rituals and toward an impromptu birthday celebration for a new friend who is also riddled with his own grief. Glitter, toy guns and fleeting friendships collide creating strange, messy beauty of connection. Sophie’s actions challenge the adults’ somber norms and tell a story of resilience, showcasing how children’s innocent play can transform pain into healing and forge unexpected friendships and meaning.
Cast
- Hannah Cortez - Sophie
- Leo Ashton - Josh
- William Flanagan - Andy
- Lucie Makayla Ellis - Pippa
- Logan Crane - Shooter
- Jenna Sian O'Hara - Pregnant Stepmum
- Simon Pickering - Dad
Screenplay
Themes
Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Deep Grief and Recovery Process
Keywords
friendship, pain, community, loss, coming of age, grief, growing up, death, healing, imagination, little, children, little pains
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Little Pains about?
- Sophie, only 11, turns a day of mourning into a journey of discovery and connection. At her mother’s funeral, Sophie’s imaginative spirit leads her away from traditional grief rituals and toward an impromptu birthday celebration for a new friend who is also riddled with his own grief. Glitter, toy guns and fleeting friendships collide creating strange, messy beauty of connection. Sophie’s actions challenge the adults’ somber norms and tell a story of resilience, showcasing how children’s innocent play can transform pain into healing and forge unexpected friendships and meaning.
- Who directed Little Pains?
- Little Pains was directed by Milda Baginskaitė.
- Who stars in Little Pains?
- Little Pains stars Hannah Cortez, Leo Ashton, William Flanagan, Lucie Makayla Ellis, Logan Crane, Jenna Sian O'Hara.
- How long is Little Pains?
- Little Pains has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Little Pains?
- Little Pains is a Drama film.
- Where was Little Pains produced?
- Little Pains was produced in United Kingdom, Japan.
- What are the themes of Little Pains?
- The themes of Little Pains include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Deep Grief and Recovery Process.