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Amid the wild beauty of Panama and the strict rhythms of missionary life, a quiet boy with a vivid imagination begins to question, wonder, and ultimately awaken to a faith and voice all his own.
Coming of AgeReligious ThemeTrue StoryWar/MilitaryTime Period: 20th CenturyStory Location: Other ContinentSpecial Effects: Minimal SFXTarget Audience: Adult | Early Teen | Teenagers | Young Adult
Set against the lush, untamed backdrop of 1980s Panama, MISSIONARY KID follows ISAIAH, a shy and imaginative boy growing up in a devout missionary family as he navigates the delicate terrain between belief, fear, and wonder. As he tries to make sense of a world framed by heaven or hell, salvation or damnation, and the fleeting nature of life itself, ISAIAH discovers unexpected grace - in the jungle, in movies, in boyhood, and in small moments of magic that make the world feel vast and full of possibility. MISSIONARY KID explores what it’s like for innocent, curious children to come of age within intensely spiritual environments. With the emotional resonance of BOYHOOD and the nostalgic warmth of JOJO RABBIT, it’s a coming-of-age story about learning to hear your own voice in a noisy, complicated, and often conflicting world.
March 2025
