A flying squirrel, a fake ID, and the Brooklyn Bridge—this runaway's found family hits different.
To escape her overprotective drug-dealing stepfather, an introvert flees to NYC with her pet flying squirrel. After successfully reinventing herself through the help of some "found family," she realizes she must return home and confront her dark past, to truly be free.
Acting
Alexandra Faye Sadeghian's silence speaks louder than monologues.
Practical Effects
Real flying squirrel—no CGI rodent nonsense here.
Director
Isaac Hirotsu Woofter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The flying squirrel was played by three rescue animals named Peanut, Butter, and Jelly.
Director Woofter cast actual NYC homeless youth as background performers after workshops at the Ali Forney Center.
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