More Beautiful for Having Been Broken

Freddie (portrayed by Cale Ferrin) steals the show. A beautiful story about acceptance, openness, love, strength, perspective, and resilience. A truly feel-good movie.

Had the privilege of attending the screening of this film at the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival with Nicole in attendance, Q&A afterwards. This is not a typical Nicole Conn film although the story hits you like a bolt of lightning. A special needs young chap who views the world through his own lense brings all the charters together. Incorporating dance in the coming together of the two main characters was hypnotic. This film is not just directed at a lesbian audience but anyone over 15 years of age who has a soul and understanding of connecting with fellow humans regardless of their circumstances.

Another Nicole Conn triumph. Beautifully filmed and the cast are outstanding. Cale Ferrin as Freddie is brilliantly funny and an inspiration to us all. The two leads Samantha and McKenzie are totally convincing and their scenes together are so well done. The dance sequences are possibly a little long but nontheless beautiful to watch. There are lots of amusing parts in the film as well as some sad ones. Have now watched it several times and continue to love it.

This movie, perhaps is one of my all time favorites. In touches on so many different issues, in such an eye opening way. It's contents will open up, and steal a piece of your heart. The actors are perfectly casted for the roles they play. Cale Ferrin (Freddy), if you don't know of him...after this film, you will never forget him. He is fabulous! Zoe Ventoura (McKenzie), plays a broken women who escapes to a picturesque town to regroup after losing her mother. In this town she meets Freddy who is a precocious young special needs boy. He can't be ignored no matter how hard McKenzie tries. She finds love and strength never really knowing it was possible. Kayla Radimski (Samantha), is the mother of Freddy, she has all she can handle with the care of her special needs son (Freddy). She comes off as hard and rigid, however...you see a much softer side of her portrayed, in her beautiful visionary dance. Harley Jane Kozak (Vivienne) is the owner of the ranch, she also has many secrets hidden of her past. This movie unfolds in unexpected ways capturing your heart and attention along the way. A must see!!!

I liked the movie to an extent and the best part of the movie is that kid.He is adorable