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Kindling

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Kindling follows a group of young men who return to their hometown to turn their friend Sid’s final summer into a celebration of life, love and friendship. Facing mortality, Sid (George Somner, Sex Education) wants to create a legacy and be remembered forever. With his obsession for astronomy and the atmosphere, he comes up with a plan to bring everyone together and make this summer unforgettable. He gives each boy a category -- love, home, friends, family and location -- and asks them to find an item that connects them all with the word they’ve been given.
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Cath Clarke Guardian By not trying too hard to be heartstring-pulling it’s a film that leaves a lump in the throat. Rated: 3/5 Apr 18, 2023 Full Review Kat Halstead Common Sense Media The movie's subject is heavy, but the result is never dragged down, given lightness by O'Hara's gentle hand and honest, natural performances from a strong young cast. Rated: 4/5 Oct 11, 2023 Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) Connor O’Hara’s film is likeable in its simple poignancy and its feel for the mood of rural English summers. Rated: 3/5 May 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Deborah M Sensitive, touching and realistic depiction of a young man dealing with terminal cancer. The director kept the gentle story moving along with good cinematography and music tracks. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Grant F Very touching film with some fantastic performances by such a young cast! The filmmakers did a great job of handling such complex subject matter without it feeling heavy-handed. I hope more people see this film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/23 Full Review Victoria C "Kindling" profoundly moved me as a person who has experienced the loss of a mother to cancer. The young boy's journey in the film deeply resonated with me, serving as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and friendships. Furthermore, the story inspires to live in the present, cherish each fleeting moment, and treasure the precious experiences that life offers us. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/08/23 Full Review Mike K It was distracting that the top half of faces were left off of so many scenes. Sloppiness pretending to be artistic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Connor O'Hara

Director

George Somner

Sid

Conrad Khan

Dribble

Wilson Mbomio

Diggs

Mia McKenna-Bruce

Lily

Rory J. Saper

Plod
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Synopsis Kindling follows a group of young men who return to their hometown to turn their friend Sid’s final summer into a celebration of life, love and friendship. Facing mortality, Sid (George Somner, Sex Education) wants to create a legacy and be remembered forever. With his obsession for astronomy and the atmosphere, he comes up with a plan to bring everyone together and make this summer unforgettable. He gives each boy a category -- love, home, friends, family and location -- and asks them to find an item that connects them all with the word they’ve been given.
Director
Connor O'Hara
Producer
Mark Foligno, Jamie Gamache
Screenwriter
Connor O'Hara
Production Co
limelight CTL, Roundtable Entertainment Holdings, Lipsync Productions, Haymarket Films , Lowkey Films, Hyprr Films
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 43m
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