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Movie poster: Softie (2022)
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2022 · 93 min Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Ten-year-old Johnny stands out from his family and his tough neighborhood in Eastern France. He's sensitive, intelligent and interested in all kinds of things way beyond his years. With curiosity, he observes the ups and downs of his young single mother's turbulent love life. Things change when a new teacher, fresh from the big city, takes over Johnny's class. Mr. Adamski believes in Johnny and wants to open a new world to him. The sophisticated young teacher also intrigues the boy.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Petite nature
Year 2022
Country France
Genre Drama
Director Samuel Theis
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (61 votes)

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Director Samuel Theis constructs the narrative through the subtle nuances of a child's perception, relying on the camera as a tool for a subjective gaze. He explores the fragile world of a boy building his identity, caught between a rough neighborhood and the promise of an intellectual life.

What lingers after the viewing is a poignant and tender immersion into coming of age, where quiet authenticity resonates louder than plot. It’s a delicate portrait of a soul in formation. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Samuel Theis

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