The Little Boy and the Ball (2010)

Taking place in the lush and diverse Northern coast of Trinidad & Tobago; 'The Little Boy and The Ball' explores the relationship of a young boy and his favorite companion: his ball. Richard, a 10-year-old boy who lives with his grandparents, has an attachment to a soccer ball as if it were his best friend. Every where Richard goes, so goes the ball. As time progresses, the ball develops different blemishes as a result of their activities together. We are reminded that inanimate objects can have memories as well; maybe just in the form of a scratch. 'The Little Boy and The Ball' is a simple story with a simple moral, a friend is a friend no matter the person or the thing.

Director: Aaron Richards, Damian Marcano
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
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Cast

Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Olympic Spirit and Sports

Keywords

sports, family, short film

More Films by Director: Aaron Richards, Damian Marcano
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Little Boy and the Ball about?
Taking place in the lush and diverse Northern coast of Trinidad & Tobago; 'The Little Boy and The Ball' explores the relationship of a young boy and his favorite companion: his ball. Richard, a 10-year-old boy who lives with his grandparents, has an attachment to a soccer ball as if it were his best friend. Every where Richard goes, so goes the ball. As time progresses, the ball develops different blemishes as a result of their activities together. We are reminded that inanimate objects can have memories as well; maybe just in the form of a scratch. 'The Little Boy and The Ball' is a simple story with a simple moral, a friend is a friend no matter the person or the thing.
Who directed The Little Boy and the Ball?
The Little Boy and the Ball was directed by Aaron Richards, Damian Marcano.
Who stars in The Little Boy and the Ball?
The Little Boy and the Ball stars Ann Marie Gomes, Michael Gomes, Adrian Welsh.
How long is The Little Boy and the Ball?
The Little Boy and the Ball has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Little Boy and the Ball?
The Little Boy and the Ball is a Drama film.
What are the themes of The Little Boy and the Ball?
The themes of The Little Boy and the Ball include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Olympic Spirit and Sports.