Crying Backwards

(2025)

Genres: Drama

Year: 2025

Runtime: 26 мин

Country: New Zealand

Director: Edward Rice

Cast: Javier Sánchez Sánchez, Jess Thompson, Hugo Montgomery, Billie Deganutti, Gabriel Leggett, Katy Comar

Plot

Fleeing a painful past, Nico travels from Spain to New Zealand to start over, but when a vibrant young actress pulls him into an ambitious student musical film competition, he’s forced to face his fears, open up to new friendships, and rediscover the spark of storytelling that might just heal him.