This film tells the story of twelve-year-old Bailey (Nykiya Adams), who resides in a cramped apartment with her father, Bug (Barry Keoghan), brother Hunter (Jason Buda), and soon-to-be stepmother Kayleigh (Frankie Box). The upcoming wedding and a particularly bright pink cat costume create friction between Bailey and her dad, leading her to entertain herself in the Kent countryside. It’s there she meets Bird (Franz Rogowski), who is searching for his parents, who once lived in a Gravesend tower block close to where Bailey lives. She decides to assist this unusual man, and their lives quickly intertwine as we learn that her mother (Jasmine Jobson) is enduring an abusive relationship with Skate (James Nelson-Joyce) while raising three children. Alongside trying to locate Bird’s parents, wanting to support her mum and siblings, and dealing with her dad's expectations for his own happiness, young Bailey has plenty of difficulties. Keoghan brings a lively energy as he speeds through the housing estates on an e-scooter, and his character helps maintain the development of the main personalities—and there’s a quietly appealing connection that develops between Adams and Rogowski, blending their individual backgrounds with a touch of mystery and abundant allegorical imagery to introduce somewhat obscure themes of freedom, family, and often fun. The film also contains some fairly violent elements; it's clear that Bailey’s life and the lives of her family have been, and will continue to be, quite unsettled—but these aspects aren’t presented forcefully, instead emerging through subtle observation and the evolution of interesting characters over a couple of hours. It unfolds gradually, but it proves effective.

On September 22, 2026
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