The Handover

Set against the mundane chaos of custody swaps and the hum of an idling Nissan, The Handover is a short film that reframes the emotionally charged rituals of modern family life through the playful lens of childhood imagination. What begins as a showdown over a five-pound note and an overpriced ice cream soon unravels into something far deeper, as two eight-year-old girls find unexpected common ground in the face of adult dysfunction. Armed with oversized hats, parkour moves and fleeting moments of freedom, they navigate the liminal space between parents and parked cars like seasoned outlaws. Written and directed by Rhiannon Neads, this coming-of-age micro-Western is both grounded and whimsical, packed with sharp visual storytelling and a heartfelt emotional core. It captures the absurdity, resilience and quiet bravery of children caught in grown-up crossfire, all unfolding in the overlooked corners of small-town Britain. Equal parts funny and tender, The Handover asks what happens