Lucas Simons, an 11-year-old filmmaker, is obsessed with death after the loss of his brother. When Lucas accidentally captures a mysterious presence in one of his films, he inadvertently becomes a YouTube phenomenon, and must learn to live life in the spotlight while also learning how to once again start living life to its fullest.
Acting
Toby Nichols carries grief with unsettling authenticity
Direction
Shreve balances tonal whiplash remarkably well
Director
Joshua Shreve
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tim Meadows improvised most of his motivational speaker scenes, borrowing from actual comedy club bombing experiences.
The film predicted 2010s 'grief influencer' culture — Lucas's arc mirrors real YouTubers who built careers on personal tragedy before 'trauma porn' became critiqued.
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