Sweet Thing (2020)

Sweet Thing (2020) poster

For Billie and Nico, life with their father is a roller-coaster ride of playfulness and unease. When he is in the grip of alcohol, tears flow and their apparently idyllic family life collapses. Their mostly absent and irresponsible mother is not much help either. But their friendship with Malik, a boy of Billie’s age, frees them from their shackles. Together they embark on a journey full of intense moments of freedom. The colourful, emotional world of the three young people is depicted in kaleidoscopic black and white imagery, which opens space for their own notions of childhood. Alexandre Rockwell's tale portrays a profound sense of solidarity and deep love: for cinema and Billie Holiday, and also for risk and adventure.

Director: Alexandre Rockwell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Van Morrison, Billie Holiday, Arvo Pärt
Cinematography: Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Editing: Alan Wu
Production: Black Horse Productions, Twisted Holdings
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Português
Budget: $150,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

friendship, sibling relationship, coming of age, black and white, alcoholic father

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Thing about?
For Billie and Nico, life with their father is a roller-coaster ride of playfulness and unease. When he is in the grip of alcohol, tears flow and their apparently idyllic family life collapses. Their mostly absent and irresponsible mother is not much help either. But their friendship with Malik, a boy of Billie’s age, frees them from their shackles. Together they embark on a journey full of intense moments of freedom. The colourful, emotional world of the three young people is depicted in kaleidoscopic black and white imagery, which opens space for their own notions of childhood. Alexandre Rockwell's tale portrays a profound sense of solidarity and deep love: for cinema and Billie Holiday, and also for risk and adventure.
Who directed Sweet Thing?
Sweet Thing was directed by Alexandre Rockwell.
Who stars in Sweet Thing?
Sweet Thing stars Lana Rockwell, Nico Rockwell, Will Patton, Karyn Parsons, ML Josepher, Jabari Watkins.
How long is Sweet Thing?
Sweet Thing has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Sweet Thing?
Sweet Thing is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Sweet Thing?
Sweet Thing had a budget of $150,000.
Where was Sweet Thing produced?
Sweet Thing was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Sweet Thing?
The themes of Sweet Thing include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.