Gently

Charcoal animation reveals the fear of home through the eyes of a little boy who has to be constantly on alert and ready to escape.

A seemingly ordinary childhood seen through the eyes of a little boy. Hand-drawn charcoal animation and intense sound design reveal the fear of home that forces the boy to be constantly on alert and ready to flee. The film conveys the child's bodily experience on screen, drawing inspiration from the real childhood memories of four adults.