LET ME RIDE

The Boy and the Old Man are related but act like strangers at first, which shows how fragile their relationship is. We truly understand the situation when the mom comes back and tries to bring her child back inside, far from his grandad. I want this film to look simple, nothing more, nothing less than real life. The way it was written makes sense and does not call for artifices. We see this film as very observatory, going wide on wide lenses to emphasize the individual "isolation" of the characters and also symbolizing the wall between the old man and the boy by not having them in the frame at the same time until he takes his grandson's defense, to emphasize the evolution of their relationship.
This film is interesting because it treats the consequences of alcoholism and dysfunctional families outside of the central conflict. We do not see any abuse, just reactions to a situation caused by the abuse, which is a way to send a message without spilling out trauma on the screen. It is refreshing to see a new take on things. Situations like that happen every day, in all kinds of families across the world. Its strength is in its underlying message about the importance of good role models in a family. We hear a lot about "breaking generational curses" and positive growth lately. Everyone is very focused on healing, it is a good trend, and I feel that film is a real example of a healing situation. The past year and a half have been tough on social ties, making it a relevant way to carry a positive message.