Little Pains
Synopsis
Sophie, only 11, turns a day of mourning into a journey of discovery and connection. At her mother’s funeral, Sophie’s imaginative spirit leads her away from traditional grief rituals and toward an impromptu birthday celebration for a new friend who is also riddled with his own grief. Glitter, toy guns and fleeting friendships collide creating strange, messy beauty of connection. Sophie’s actions challenge the adults’ somber norms and tell a story of resilience, showcasing how children’s innocent play can transform pain into healing and forge unexpected friendships and meaning.
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受賞歴多数の新進監督！『Little Pains』監督ミルダ・バギンズカイテ インタビュー【講談社シネマクリエイターズラボ第2期受賞企画】
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2024-12-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milda Baginskaitė
- Screenplay & Story
- Milda Baginskaitė
- Original Score
- Leif Kaner-Lidström
- Original Title
- Little Pains
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Pili Mili Films, Kodansha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milda Baginskaitė
Milda Baginskaitė
Leif Kaner-Lidström
Ben Halford
Martina Zamolo
Diva Rodriguez, Yoshinobu Noma, Junko Jimbo, Takuya Nagamori, Ryôichi Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Milda Baginskaitė
Director
Diva Rodriguez
Producer
Junko Jimbo
Producer
Ben Halford
Director of Photography
Martina Zamolo
Editor
Milda Baginskaitė
Writer
Ryôichi Suzuki
Producer
Hinami Kamakura
Producer
Leif Kaner-Lidström
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Pains
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What is Little Pains about?
Sophie, only 11, turns a day of mourning into a journey of discovery and connection. At her mother’s funeral, Sophie’s imaginative spirit leads her away from traditional grief rituals and toward an impromptu birthday celebration for a new friend who is also riddled with his own grief. Glitter, toy guns and fleeting friendships collide creating strange, messy beauty of connection. Sophie’s actions challenge the adults’ somber norms and tell a story of resilience, showcasing how children’s innocent play can transform pain into healing and forge unexpected friendships and meaning.
Who directed Little Pains?
Little Pains was directed by Milda Baginskaitė.
Who stars in Little Pains?
The principal cast of Little Pains includes Hannah Cortez, Leo Ashton, William Flanagan, Lucie Makayla Ellis, Logan Crane.
When was Little Pains released and how long is it?
Little Pains was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Pains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Pains was composed by Leif Kaner-Lidström.