The New Boy, directed by Warwick Thornton, is a poignant exploration of cultural identity and faith set in a 1940s Australian orphanage for Aboriginal boys. The story follows a young boy, portrayed by Aswan Reid, who arrives at the institution, where he encounters Sister Eileen, played by Cate Blanchett. As he grapples with the teachings of the Catholic Church, he also clings to his Indigenous roots and beliefs. Thornton, who revisited this screenplay over time, aims to depict the complexities of these intersecting worlds when the film releases in May 2025.
Warwick Thornton initially felt that while The New Boy is a deeply beautiful story, he didnât fully grasp the narrative he wanted to convey.
The film explores the journey of a young Aboriginal boy in the 1940s, juxtaposing his Indigenous roots with unfamiliar Catholic teachings.
Cate Blanchett, starring as Sister Eileen, plays a renegade nun whose faith is tested alongside the new boy's, showcasing a blend of cultural beliefs.
Arriving in theaters in May 2025, The New Boy reflects on cultural identity and spiritual struggle within a historical context of the orphanage.
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