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THE KID

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Mathilda Mand

School or production country

Kinomaja Filmikool | Tallinn, Estonia

Running time

13′ 31”

synopsis

The film “The Kid” tells the story of young Mattias and lonely old Andres, whose paths cross on a beautiful summer day. Andres, a reserved and introverted elderly man, lives alone and devotes his time to painting tin soldiers. One day, an unexpected visitor shows up at his door: Mattias, whose childlike curiosity and intriguing questions awaken new feelings in Andres’ heart and encourage him to rediscover life and the world around him. The film explores the severity of the elderly and the freedom of childhood, offering inspiration on how to balance these contrasting realms.