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I am Leo
Genres
DramaFamily
Overview
Wide meadows, romping in the woods and building cabins. Leo (12) spends the autumn holidays with big sister Noémie and cousin Emil on Grandma Marlies' farm. However when Leo is surprised by what Grandma Marlies calls big news, Leo faces an identity crisis. "I am Leo" immerses itself into the emotional world of a child who is on the way to discover their gender identity. A film about expectations that overwhelm, about thoughts that restrict and about the courage to find yourself.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
18 min
Release Date
2021-11-05
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
5.667
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Sarah Goebel
Noémie
Aaron Goebel
Emil
Ute Lubosch
Grandma Marlies
Thapelo Mashiane
Lukas
Amadeo Leo Arndt
Leo
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