Firstness

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Firstness

2021

1h 18m

Drama

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A maladjusted dad (TIM KINSELLA) is trying to heal in an experimental therapy group called Infinite Beginnings. Meanwhile, his nonbinary kid (SPENCER JORDING) is getting close with an older man (CALEB CABRERA). Their relationship feels both dreamy and concerning--depending on whose watching.

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Dmitry Samarov

Chicago Reader

Grappling with familial instability, gender identity, and mental illness, the film has a lot on its mind but moves along with surprising lightness and grace.

Mar 24, 2022

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

...feels like it's missing and that drags the film down quite a bit.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 3, 2021

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Brielle Brilliant's film is like having a dream. Things are so strange you cannot really explain what is happening.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 7, 2021

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Through simple observation, Brilliant gives us an intimate connection with characters who are just beginning to discover their potential.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 9, 2021

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

It's a disarmingly gentle film that challenges us without even a moment of preachiness.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 9, 2021

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Nathaniel Muir

AIPT

A movie that tackles identity and perception with strong characters and a great ending.

Sep 4, 2021

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Synopsis

A maladjusted dad (TIM KINSELLA) is trying to heal in an experimental therapy group called Infinite Beginnings. Meanwhile, his nonbinary kid (SPENCER JORDING) is getting close with an older man (CALEB CABRERA). Their relationship feels both dreamy and concerning--depending on whose watching.

Director: Brielle Brilliant
Producer: Bridget Botchway, Brielle Brilliant, Judy Febles
Screenwriter: Brielle Brilliant
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 18m

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