Inflicted Kindness

Directed by Gaia

Fiction short shot on 35mm, 21 minutes

When weary DS Thompson encounters Tillie, a bold homeless teenager, their unlikely bond compels him to confront his inner turmoil. As paths intertwine, both face hard truths, unexpectedly reshaping their lives.

Completed in March, 2025.

Inflicted Kindness premiered at the BAFTA & BIFA qualifying Manchester Film Festival 2026 where it won the “Golden Bee” Short Film Award.

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