50/29
Bailey lives with her brother Hunter and her father Bug, who raise her alone in a cottage in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time to devote to them. Bailey seeks attention and adventure elsewhere. Barry Keoghan dropped out of Gladiator II (2024) to star in this film instead. Fontaines D.C.: Bug (2024) was edited into Fontaines D.C. by Grian Chatten, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, Tom Coll and Carlos O’Connell. This is a very realistic take on "Wild Diamond" but, in my opinion, was executed better. We follow the life of 12-year-old Bailey, who lives in the downtrodden areas of the UK. From the very beginning, it is clear that Bailey sees the world differently from those around her. Nature, animals, and especially birds, symbolize freedom and lightness, a sensation that comes across vividly. Bailey meets Bird, who embodies the person she aspires to be. At first, she mocks Bird, but eventually, her mockery turns into admiration. Bailey faces a series of challenges, and Bird subtly guides her through them. Some questions remain unanswered, but for me, the specific answers don’t matter. The journey and growth Bailey experiences are truly important.