Sparrow (2016)
Jim, a small boy who believes he can fly.
Sparrow is the beautiful story of a small boy who is teased because he thinks he can fly. When a family myth about his war veteran grandfather comes to light, he discovers the strength to stand up to the bullies in a very unusual way.
Director: Welby Ings
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: December 1, 2016
Cast
- Matthew Arbuckle - Gordon
- Paul Glover - Stan
- Tama Jarman - Hemi
- Cole Jenkins - German Guard
- Merrick Rillstone - Jim
- Harry Sills - Bully
- Paul Trimmer - Contemptuous New Zealand Soldier
- Reuben Turner - New Zealand Soldier
Screenplay
Editing: Kerri Roggio
Production: Robin Murphy Productions
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Budget: $6,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
war veteran, grandfather, bullying, bully, soldier, lgbt, lgbt in the military, rumors, gay theme, short film
More Films by Director: Welby Ings
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sparrow about?
- Sparrow is the beautiful story of a small boy who is teased because he thinks he can fly. When a family myth about his war veteran grandfather comes to light, he discovers the strength to stand up to the bullies in a very unusual way.
- Who directed Sparrow?
- Sparrow was directed by Welby Ings.
- Who stars in Sparrow?
- Sparrow stars Matthew Arbuckle, Paul Glover, Tama Jarman, Cole Jenkins, Merrick Rillstone, Harry Sills.
- How long is Sparrow?
- Sparrow has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Sparrow?
- Sparrow is a Drama, War film.
- What is the budget of Sparrow?
- Sparrow had a budget of $6,000.
- Where was Sparrow produced?
- Sparrow was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Sparrow?
- The themes of Sparrow include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, The Horror of War and Humanity.