A gentle coming-of-age story produced by Sofia Coppola, whose influence is especially evident early on, thanks to the grainy, lo-fi visuals reminiscent of 1960s Woodstock footage1.
Adapted from Alysia Abbott’s memoir, Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father2, the film radiates a quiet optimism despite its undertones of sadness. Sensitive direction and insightful writing gracefully portray a journey of self-discovery, touching on sexuality and the weight of the AIDS crisis. Ultimately, “Fairyland” lingers as a beautiful meditation on love—revealed through everyday moments and subtle gestures—set against the backdrop of a transformative era.
