Project Detail

Grandboy

A young boy stands in a domestic doorway

Synopsis

A poignant drama exploring young carers, dementia, and the power of intergenerational love.
Set over one day, 13-year-old Ezra secretly cares for his grandmother Agnes after his mother disappears. As Agnes’s dementia worsens and their home slips into chaos, Ezra struggles to cope and keep the truth from everyone.
When Agnes’s medication runs out, Ezra’s forced beyond the safety of the house, dodging a watchful neighbour, a concerned friend, and police conducting door-to-door enquiries.
Pressure mounts when Agnes’s agitation spirals and the knock at the door becomes unavoidable. Under police questioning, Ezra’s secret unravels, prompting a fleeting moment of recognition from Agnes. To protect them both, Ezra must decide whether to accept help, even if it means losing the person he loves most.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 min 11 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Eva Edo
Producer
Liping Pan
Executive Producer
Nadia Attia
Editor
Catriona Delbridge
Screenwriter
Eva Edo
Director of Photography
Domizia Salusest
Production Designer
Maisie Frater
Sound
Georgia Guilmard
Composer
Luke Richards
Principal cast
Tylan Bailey, Marcia Tucker

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Orange Vision Productions

Liping Pan

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