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The Good Things

2001 • 26 min

Synopsis

A young toll-booth worker is torn between leaving home to see the world or staying in the small Kansas town where he grew up.

Our family guide

Best from age 8
80
Movie Knight Score
1 reviews
  • 80 Audience · 1 · 100%

A young toll-booth worker in rural Kansas dreams of seeing the world but struggles with the pull of his hometown. This short film explores his dilemma as he contemplates leaving his familiar life behind.

Violence & peril
0/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
0/10

Heads up

  • The film deals with themes of indecision and longing.

What it models well

  • Embracing new experiences
  • The value of home
  • Making difficult choices

Talk about it after

  • What makes a place feel like home?
  • The excitement and challenges of new beginnings
  • Balancing personal dreams with family or community ties

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Details

TMDB audience
8.0/10 (1)
Status
Released

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