Sweet Thing
Synopsis
For Billie and Nico, life with their father is a roller-coaster ride of playfulness and unease. When he is in the grip of alcohol, tears flow and their apparently idyllic family life collapses. Their mostly absent and irresponsible mother is not much help either. But their friendship with Malik, a boy of Billie’s age, frees them from their shackles. Together they embark on a journey full of intense moments of freedom. The colourful, emotional world of the three young people is depicted in kaleidoscopic black and white imagery, which opens space for their own notions of childhood. Alexandre Rockwell's tale portrays a profound sense of solidarity and deep love: for cinema and Billie Holiday, and also for risk and adventure.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 153 DaysBerlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 18, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Rockwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Rockwell
- Original Score
- Van Morrison, Billie Holiday, Arvo Pärt
- Original Title
- Sweet Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Blackhorse Productions, Twisted Holdings
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Rockwell
Alexandre Rockwell
Van Morrison, Billie Holiday, Arvo Pärt
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Alan Wu
Jennifer Beals, Elaine Walsh, Ian Stirling, Sam Rockwell, R.D. Dobson
Department Leadership Roster
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Director of Photography
Jennifer Beals
Producer
R.D. Dobson
Producer
Alan Wu
Editor
Kenan Baysal
Producer
Alexandre Rockwell
Director
Haley Elizabeth Anderson
Producer
Alexandre Rockwell
Writer
Louis Anania
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Thing
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What is Sweet Thing about?
For Billie and Nico, life with their father is a roller-coaster ride of playfulness and unease. When he is in the grip of alcohol, tears flow and their apparently idyllic family life collapses. Their mostly absent and irresponsible mother is not much help either. But their friendship with Malik, a boy of Billie’s age, frees them from their shackles. Together they embark on a journey full of intense moments of freedom. The colourful, emotional world of the three young people is depicted in kaleidoscopic black and white imagery, which opens space for their own notions of childhood. Alexandre Rockwell's tale portrays a profound sense of solidarity and deep love: for cinema and Billie Holiday, and also for risk and adventure.
Who directed Sweet Thing?
Sweet Thing was directed by Alexandre Rockwell.
Who stars in Sweet Thing?
The principal cast of Sweet Thing includes Lana Rockwell, Nico Rockwell, Will Patton, Karyn Parsons, ML Josepher.
When was Sweet Thing released and how long is it?
Sweet Thing was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Thing was composed by Van Morrison, Billie Holiday, Arvo Pärt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweet Thing?
Sweet Thing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).