Hide Your Smiling Faces (2014)

In the warm heart of summer, the adolescent world of brothers Eric and Tommy unravels as they explore the rural tapestry of their lives. Their idyllic existence, punctuated by the playful mischief of boyhood, is shattered when they stumble upon the lifeless body of their young friend Ian in the secluded woods. This unexpected tragedy sends ripples through their carefree lives, forcing them and their friends to confront the harsh reality of mortality, a concept previously as distant as the stars. As the boys grapple with the complex tapestry of life and death, the narrative dives deep into their individual reactions. Eric, the elder of the two, finds himself navigating uncharted emotional territory, wrestling with his friend Tristan's candid confession about his own fears of mortality. His struggle to cope becomes a mirror, reflecting his internal turmoil and the escalating tension with Ian's grieving father. On the other side, young Tommy, barely on the cusp of adolescence, is forced to face his own terror of death. Amidst the mystery of the natural world around him, his innocence is swiftly eroding, replaced by an obsession he can't shake off. "Hide Your Smiling Faces" is a poignant journey through the distorted lens of youth, offering an atmospheric exploration of rural American life. This narrative is a profound examination of evolving relationships, the enigma of the natural world, and the unavoidable reality of mortality that even the youngest among us must face.

Hide Your Smiling Faces is a drama movie featuring Ryan Jones and directed by Daniel Patrick Carbone.

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