Hey Sweet Pea

About This Movie

Hey Sweet Pea is this intriguing documentary that sort of sneaks up on you with its quirky charm. The mix of dislocated B-roll and those random voicemails creates a pretty unique texture. It’s not your typical linear storytelling – more like a collage of moments that reflect the complexities of parental ageing and the existential stuff that comes with it. The readings from The Neverending Story give it this nostalgic yet unsettling vibe. It’s all about finding depth in the mundane, really. The pacing feels intentional, unhurried, almost dreamlike at times, which pairs nicely with the subject matter. Definitely something to sit with and ponder over, you know?

Explores themes of grief and nostalgiaNot your typical documentary structureInteresting use of sci-fi literary references