Some Summers change everything.

Stormy 14-year-old Sid (Ani Palmer) is desperate to reinvent herself. As holidaymakers descend on the beachside town of Omaha, she sees a fresh audience for the grown-up version of herself she longs to become.

Set in 2006, against the era of dial-up internet and MSN, BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY is a queer coming-of-age story that takes place over one monumental summer — at least monumental in the life of Sid. Paloma Schneideman’s debut feature premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was selected as the 2026 Whanau Marama NZIFF Opening Night film.

Step into Sid’s Summer and experience BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY on the big screen. Secure your tickets now.

BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY in cinemas 8 October.