Childhood (2023)

The first cut is the deepest

Childhood told the tale of two high school friends who had the potential to become more. There was little dialogue, the story was told mainly through their interactions with each other and largely from Thanaphan’s viewpoint.

Thanaphan and Kantaphat are best friends and constantly spending time together kicking a soccer ball, swimming, and just lying around. Slowly, touches become more intentional, glances linger, and hugs go beyond the three second mark. Kantaphat is approached by a girl and they exchange info and begin dating much to Thanaphan’s chagrin.

The film didn’t cover any new ground. First love is the deepest and sometimes most painful, yet this story told with almost no words was still satisfying in the exploration of the boys’ feelings and sexual awakenings. First love when complicated by not being mainstream can be even tougher to navigate. Childhood captured the first tingly feelings, heartbreak, and awkwardness so often part of this time in life.

24 September 2026

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End of innocence

What an amazing short movie! What an incredibly talented couple of actors!

It has been a long time since a movie, short or otherwise, provoked such strong feelings in me. The story is nothing new: two best friends, apparently joined in the hip since forever see their feelings for each other change. Will those feelings bring irreversible changes into their relationship, for better or for worse?

The story is told with no dialogue to speak of. English or any subs for that matter are unnecessary!

Everything is told by looks, gestures, emotions...The actors are extraordinary. The showed us how the feelings change, their reactions, the gap between them closing and then widening, emotions overflowing, things done that cannot be taken back, the courage needed to stand up for your feelings....

If you are looking for butterflies: they are here!

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