One of the themes of the film is embracing childhood and allowing children to maintain their innocence in the midst of real adult issues. What a great time for a film like this with everything children have been exposed to in 2020. How important is the message of protecting childhood?
One of the things we’ve learned this year is that we can’t protect children from truth. It’s not possible. I have four kids. In the middle of 2020, it’s impossible to shelter kids from all of this stuff. It’s so prevalent. It’s so present. But your job as a parent is to protect them from growing up too soon. You see this happening in real life. You see this happening in the film. But not only do you see the parents attempting to protecting the children, but we see the children reminding the parents of fun and freedom. I think a healthy dose of both is needed.
Come Away is slated for release in theaters and on video on demand Friday, Nov. 13.
