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Bailey lives with her brother Hunter and her father Bug, who raises them alone in a squat in northern Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time to devote to them. Bailey looks for attention and adventure elsewhere.. Barry Keoghan dropped out of Gladiator II (2024) to star in this movie instead.. Edited into Fontaines D.C.: Bug (2024). Too RealWritten by Grian Chatten, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, Tom Coll and Carlos O'ConnellPerformed by Fontaines D.C.. This is an excellent coming-of-age story, reminiscent of "Wild Diamond" but, in my opinion, executed even better. We follow the life of Bailey, a 12-year-old girl living in the depleted areas of the UK. From the outset, it’s clear that Bailey perceives the world differently from those around her. Nature, animals, and especially birds, symbolize freedom and lightness, a sensation that comes across vividly. Bailey meets Bird, a character who embodies the person she aspires to become. Initially, she mocks Bird, but by the end, her ridicule transforms into admiration. Bailey faces numerous challenges, and Bird subtly guides her towards resolution. Some questions remain unanswered, but for me, the specific answers are unimportant. The journey and the growth Bailey experiences are what truly matter.