Softie

Softie is a 2021 French coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Samuel Theis. It follows ten-year-old Johnny Jung (Aliocha Reinert), who stands out from his family and neighborhood in Eastern France with his sensitivity and curiosity. When a new teacher, Jean Adamski (Antoine Reinartz), takes over Johnny's class, he believes in the boy's potential and wants to open him up to a new world. The film explores Johnny's tumultuous home life and his blossoming identity as he navigates his relationships with those around him.