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Firstness

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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 03/24/2022
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. Go to Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed 12/03/2021
3/5
...feels like it's missing and that drags the film down quite a bit. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 11/07/2021
3/5
Brielle Brilliant's film is like having a dream. Things are so strange you cannot really explain what is happening. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 09/09/2021
3.5/5
Through simple observation, Brilliant gives us an intimate connection with characters who are just beginning to discover their potential. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 09/09/2021
4/5
It's a disarmingly gentle film that challenges us without even a moment of preachiness. Go to Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT 09/04/2021
A movie that tackles identity and perception with strong characters and a great ending. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Brielle Brilliant

Director

Tim Kinsella

Keith

Spencer Jording

Tavi

Caleb Cabrera

Julian

Xiomara Bernard

Carol

Amy E. Blackburn

Anne

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Movie Info

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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