A Good Mind Grows in Thorny Places

Slovakia2023documentary20'International Short Competition

A poetic story about growing up. Adam is a 12-year-old boy who lives in a Slovak village. He is a local lumberjack and additionally takes up different odd jobs. In general, he likes to do everything. Although his life is not easy, he is able to notice beauty everywhere. He is an adult in a child’s body. He works hard, but apart from his responsibilities, he also has his favourite rituals and a pack of friends with whom he pursues his greatest passion – motorcycles. The boys like to tease Adam because he is Romani. He never speaks about it openly, but he is not able to hide this part of his personality.