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Bailey lives with her brother Hunter and her father Bug, who is raising them alone in a squat in north Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time to devote to them. Bailey seeks attention and adventure elsewhere. Barry Keoghan left Gladiator II (2024) to star in this film. Edited at Fontaines D.C.: Bug (2024). Too Real Written by Grian Chatten, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, Tom Coll and Carlos O’Connell Starring Fontaines D.C. . We follow the life of Bailey, a 12-year-old girl living in the impoverished areas of the United Kingdom. From the beginning, it is clear that Bailey perceives the world differently from those around her. Nature, animals and especially birds symbolize freedom and lightness, a feeling that is vividly conveyed. Bailey meets Bird, a character who embodies the person she aspires to become. Initially, she makes fun of Bird, but in the end, her ridicule turns to admiration. Bailey faces several challenges, and Bird subtly guides her toward resolution. Some questions remain unanswered, but to me, specific answers aren’t important. The journey and growth Bailey experiences are what really matters.