A young boy discovers his grandfather’s dark secret in this elegant and beautifully shot family drama.
Each day, the elderly Ettore attempts to sneak away from the family home and drive his tiny truck down a country ditch into the woods. One day, Ettore’s ten-year-old grandson Lucca, stows away on the truck and discovers his grandfather’s dark secret. When Lucca boldly confronts Ettore about his actions, the two forge an emotional bond that paves the way to a more hopeful future. An elegant and beautifully shot family drama, Lighthearted Boy is a universal story about family members from different generations helping each other to rediscover life’s subtle wonders.