Kids do stupid things all the time, but screenwriter Nicolas Giacobone (Oscar winner for Birdman 2014) takes this concept beyond just stupidity, to something authentic and alarming. The film metaphorically shows two sides of a coin — the first one is 'how kids think about adulthood' , and the second one is 'what adulthood really is' . John and the Hole (2021) Genres: Drama, Psychological Thriller Cast: Charlie Shotwell, Jennifer Ehle, Taissa Farmiga Image: IFC Films John (Charlie Shotwell) is a 13-year-old kid, raised by wealthy but busy parents. Anna (Jennifer Ehle, recently appeared in Saint Maud ), and Brad (Michael C. Hall), are shown as parents. Laurie (Taissa Farmiga) is John's elder sister. John is good at tennis, plays the piano, can imitate his mother's voice, and asks a lot of questions. What's it like to be an adult? When do you stop being a kid? When he asks these questions to his mother, she explains to him that adult life is a bag full of r...
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