Bird

Bird

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 59 m

Language: english

Director: Andrea Arnold

Echo Score: 77
Drama

Twelve-year-old Bailey lives with her father, Bug, and brother, Hunter, in a squat in North Kent. As Bailey approaches puberty, she seeks attention and adventure, as her father is often preoccupied and unable to provide the care she needs.

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1

Bailey's Living Situation

Twelve-year-old Bailey lives in a dilapidated building with her father, Bug, and half-brother, Hunter. Their home life reflects their struggle and sets the backdrop for the events that follow.

Dilapidated Building
2

Bug's Engagement Announcement

Bailey's father, Bug, announces his engagement to Kayley, which he plans to celebrate with a wedding the following Saturday. This shocking news leaves Bailey feeling irate and causes her to declare that she will not attend.

Next Saturday
3

Vigilante Revelation

Hunter reveals to Bailey that he and his friends are part of a vigilante organization. Intrigued and a little apprehensive, Bailey follows them as they confront a man with a box cutter.

Unknown House
4

Bailey's Night in the Field

After the police are called, Bailey flees into an empty field and spends the night alone. This moment marks a critical turning point in her journey, highlighting her feelings of isolation.

Field
5

Meeting Bird

The next morning, Bailey meets Bird, a mysterious man searching for his mother. This encounter leads to Bailey learning more about Bird's troubled past and their shared struggles.

Apartment Building
6

Bird's Search for His Mother

Bird is unable to locate his mother in the apartment building. Bailey, expressing her kindness, offers to help Bird by discussing his mother with her own, who may have more information.

Apartment Building
7

Confrontation with Skate

At Bailey's home, her live-in mother's boyfriend, Skate, is rude to them, leading to an intense confrontation. The situation escalates when Bailey records Skate's threats against her mother.

Bailey's Home
8

Hunter's Plan to Rescue Bailey's Family

Hunter vows to rescue Bailey's mother and siblings from Skate's control, formulating a plan with his friends to confront him. Bailey supports him by sending the recorded threats as evidence.

9

Delivering a Note

Bailey helps Hunter pass a note to his girlfriend, Moon, asking her to join him in escaping to Scotland due to her disapproving family. A clever crow aids in this secretive delivery.

Moon's Family Home
10

Beach Trip and Bird's Father Search

Bailey takes her half-siblings to the beach while Hunter plans an attack on Skate. Here, she and Bird attempt to locate Bird's father, who initially denies their connection.

Beach
11

Unraveling the Truth

After some confrontation, Bird learns the truth about his father’s past and the instability of his mother’s health. This revelation deeply affects Bird, leaving him emotional as Bailey offers comfort.

12

Skate's Attack

Following their return home, Skate attempts to force his way into Bailey's house. When Bailey tries to intervene, he knocks her out, showcasing the dangers her family faces.

Bailey's Home
13

Bird's Transformation

As Bird recovers, Bailey witnesses an incredible transformation where he morphs into a creature with feathers and wings. He uses his newfound abilities to protect Bailey's family from Skate.

Bailey's Home
14

The Aftermath of Skate's Attack

In the aftermath, Bailey wakes to discover that Hunter has left. Fearing for his safety, she rushes to the train station with Bug, highlighting the urgency of their family's situation.

Train Station
15

Bug and Kailey's Wedding

The family attends Bug and Kailey's wedding, which brings a bittersweet happiness to Bailey. As she embraces Bird one last time at the reception, her vision reflects his transformative abilities.

Wedding Reception

Last Updated: January 18, 2025 at 14:36

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