Little Wings (2007)

You just have to believe...

Little Wings (2007) poster

The dramatic short, Little Wings, explores the trauma of child abuse through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy named Thomas. In this emotional tale, Thomas learns about the Legend of the Butterfly from his mother, Emily. The Legend states that if you whisper a wish to a butterfly and then set it free, the butterfly will carry the wish off to the heavens to be granted. Thomas loves butterflies and seeks the escape he needs in the pages of his favorite butterfly book. Butterflies are his only true happiness while growing up on a farm with his abusive father. After Thomas saves a butterfly from a spider's web, a stranger arrives at the farmhouse. As the tale continues, Thomas ultimately finds his freedom and steps into the unknown world of "Joy".

Director: Morgan Rhodes
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 14 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Benedikt Brydern
Cinematography: Seamus Tierney
Editing: Rebecca Aldana
Production: Journey Blue Films, Buddha-Cowboy Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

child abuse, guardian angel, short film

More Films by Director: Morgan Rhodes
More Films in Genre: Drama, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Wings about?
The dramatic short, Little Wings, explores the trauma of child abuse through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy named Thomas. In this emotional tale, Thomas learns about the Legend of the Butterfly from his mother, Emily. The Legend states that if you whisper a wish to a butterfly and then set it free, the butterfly will carry the wish off to the heavens to be granted. Thomas loves butterflies and seeks the escape he needs in the pages of his favorite butterfly book. Butterflies are his only true happiness while growing up on a farm with his abusive father. After Thomas saves a butterfly from a spider's web, a stranger arrives at the farmhouse. As the tale continues, Thomas ultimately finds his freedom and steps into the unknown world of "Joy".
Who directed Little Wings?
Little Wings was directed by Morgan Rhodes.
Who stars in Little Wings?
Little Wings stars Ron Canada, Joseph Castanon, Kelly Ann Ford, Robert Gantzos.
How long is Little Wings?
Little Wings has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is Little Wings?
Little Wings is a Drama, Family film.