Kid-Thing (2012)

In the rustic outskirts of Austin, we meet Annie, a 10-year-old renegade. Her days are filled with the thrill of BMX bike rides, the mischief of lobbing dough at passing cars, and the cathartic chaos of shattering the world around her with a baseball bat. Her father, a man who divides his time between goat farming and demolition derby driving, is a figure more absent than present in her life, leaving her to navigate her solitary existence largely unsupervised. Bereft of companions her age, Annie's moral compass remains uncalibrated, her actions reflecting her free-roaming spirit. One day, her explorations lead her to a desolate woodland where she stumbles upon an abandoned well. From its shadowy depths, she hears a mysterious voice—a woman's desperate plea for help. This unusual encounter punctuates Annie's routine of lone adventures, compelling her to return to the well day after day. In the face of this unexpected dilemma, Annie finds herself at a crossroads. Struggling with the woman's predicament, she's caught between her wild, untamed instincts and the nascent stirrings of responsibility. This story offers a dynamic exploration of a young girl's journey as she grapples with the moral complexities that life unexpectedly throws her way. "Kid-Thing" is a striking portrait of youthful rebellion meeting the hard edges of reality.

Kid-Thing is a drama movie featuring Sydney Aguirre.

Kid-Thing is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Fandor and Kanopy and it's also available on Fandor Amazon Channel, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.

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