The protagonist, a young boy whose fascination with cinema begins after his first movie screening. He pursues filmmaking passionately, navigating family secrets, antisemitic bullying, romantic heartbreak, and mentorship from John Ford while forging his artistic identity.
Father-son bond marked by initial dismissal of filmmaking and later support.
Mother-son relationship complicated by emotional distance and eventual secret-keeping.
School bully who later becomes emotionally affected by Sammy's film.
Antisemitic peer who attempts to physically confront Sammy later.
High school romance that ends due to conflicting life plans.
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