Drama ·War · New Zealand · 2016 · 15m

Sparrow

Sparrow poster
Director
Welby Ings
Cast
Matthew Arbuckle as Gordon Paul Glover as Stan Tama Jarman as Hemi Cole Jenkins as German Guard Merrick Rillstone as Jim Harry Sills as Bully
Crew
Kerri Roggio — Editor Welby Ings — Writer Robin Murphy — Producer Welby Ings — Production Design
Tagline

Jim, a small boy who believes he can fly.

Synopsis

Sparrow is the beautiful story of a small boy who is teased because he thinks he can fly. When a family myth about his war veteran grandfather comes to light, he discovers the strength to stand up to the bullies in a very unusual way.

Mood & Themes
war veterangrandfatherbullyingbullysoldierlgbtlgbt in the militaryrumorsgay themeshort film
Key Collaborators
Welby Ings Director Kerri Roggio Editor Welby Ings Writer Robin Murphy Producer Welby Ings Production Design
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