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WAITING

What to know: A short film with a big message about compassion and caring for someone else.
WAITING is in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival - it may not be a regular, endorsed title
Recommended age 5-12
3 minutes
VIDEO
AMIR ROOINI
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Compassion. That's what this film shares with us in the way this young man is concerned for his school mate.

The story follows two boys who are waiting after school for their parents to pick them up and apparently, it is not unusual for their parents to be late. The plot twist at the end is everything.

This is a well-produced film that in 3 minutes makes a big statement about compassion and kindness. The camera work, audio recording, and editing are excellent. The two actors that portray the boys are typical of boys this age. The dialogue is in Persian with English subtitles. The best part is the end when we realize why one of the boys was waiting with the other and see his compassion and kindness as his motivation.

The message is about taking care of others, even when it may take time away from other things.

I give "Waiting" 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

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