Little Pains

Sophie, an 11-year-old, turns a day of mourning into a journey of discovery and connection. At her mother's funeral, Sophie's imaginative spirit leads her away from traditional grief rituals and toward an impromptu birthday celebration for a new friend who is also grieving. Glitter, toy guns and fleeting friendships collide, creating a strange, messy beauty of connection. Sophie's actions challenge the adults' somber norms and tell a story of resilience, showing how children's innocent play can transform pain into healing and forge unexpected friendships and meaning.