On Halloween 1997, two estranged teen skaters embark on a surreal journey through their memories, dreams and fears.
On Halloween 1997, two estranged teen skaters embark on a surreal journey through their memories, dreams and fears.
The film explores universal themes of friendship, guilt, and the psychological impact of past trauma during adolescence, focusing on individual emotional journeys and reconciliation rather than engaging with explicit political ideologies or systemic critiques.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with its setting and genre, without intentional efforts to diversify roles based on race or gender. Its narrative centers on the personal journey of its protagonists, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
The film subtly explores themes of unacknowledged same-sex attraction and intense emotional bonds between adolescent boys. It portrays the internal struggles and the profound connection with empathy and complexity, framing external pressures and the inability to express true feelings as the source of tragedy, thereby affirming the worth of these complex emotions.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Boys in the Trees is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material, a biopic, or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to swap from.
Boys in the Trees is an original film, not an adaptation of existing material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, there are no pre-established characters whose race could be altered.
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