A young dyslexic boy inadvertently shows a bully that it isn't 'soppy' to love your Grandad and like spending time with him.
Acting
David Sterne's gruff-tender grandad steals every scene.
Writing
Dyslexia portrayed with rare authenticity and zero pity.
Director
Annabel Vine
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made as part of the BFI Network's short film initiative, this is Annabel Vine's directorial debut—she specifically sought neurodivergent actors for authenticity.
The film quietly subverts the 'toxic masculinity' narrative by showing a working-class grandad who never needed to be taught emotional openness—he just lived it.
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