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Movie poster: Deflated (2012)
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Deflated

2012 · 6 min Drama
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Chris has come to the store with his dad to spend his allowance. His heart is set on getting a bouncy ball, but all of the balls in the ball cage are bright pink…except for one deflated green ball. Ultimately Chris must make a choice: is it okay for boys to play with the bright pink balls or will he take home the deflated green one?

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Year 2012
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Dustin Shroff
Runtime 6 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (4 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its drama from a minimalist premise, exploring childhood gender norms through a simple, charged choice. It relies on the young actor's expressive performance and a restrained visual palette where color carries the narrative weight.

What lingers after viewing is a quiet reflection on how early we learn to compromise our desires for social acceptance. The film leaves a subtle but persistent question about authenticity. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Dustin Shroff

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