Synopsis: Two feisty Irish preteens flee their abusive homes at Christmas. Arriving in Dublin, they spend all they have on new running shoes and clothes, but as the night wears on, the fun starts to wear thin. Featuring enchanting performances from two unknowns, Kisses provides a unique perspective on poverty and violence. [Synopsis courtesy of Palm Springs International Film Festival]
For ages, neglected or abused children have provided fodder for mainstream entertainment, as proven by the lasting reputations of Oliver Twist and Little Orphan Annie alike. Youth, however, makes for a tough subject of filmmakers intent on capturing realism: The challenge of eliciting a believable p...
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