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Penelope Debelle

C’mon C’mon: A transformative story about modern life and the openness of children

Joaquin Phoenix had to be persuaded over some months to take on the role of the crumpled, good-natured radio journalist Johnny. Photo: Transmission Films

There is nothing ground-breaking about C’mon C’mon’s storyline: An uncle is thrust unexpectedly into the role of parent and amid the ensuing chaos, there is gentle love and learning to be had.

Yet writer and director Mike Mills has created something so deep and lyrical that it becomes a truly transformative story about contemporary life and the unparalleled openness of children.

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