Bird 2024

Twelve-year-old Bailey finds herself living in a crumbling building alongside her father, Bug, and half-brother, Hunter. One fateful day, Bug surprises everyone by announcing his engagement to Kayley, a woman he has known for just three months, and declares their wedding will take place the following Saturday. This shocking revelation infuriates Bailey, leading her to vow that she will not attend the ceremony and storm out in indignation.

As tensions rise, Hunter reveals a secret to Bailey—he and his friends are part of a vigilante group. Driven by curiosity, Bailey decides to follow the boys as they invade a house, confronting a man with a box cutter. The chilling encounter prompts her to escape into an empty field where she spends a distressed night after the authorities are called to the scene.

The next morning brings an unexpected twist when Bailey meets a mysterious young man known as Bird. She follows him to an old apartment complex as he searches for a woman who once lived there, yet his pursuit proves fruitless. Before Bailey can return home, where she knows her father will ground her for the night’s escapade, she spots Bird on the building’s roof, adding an air of intrigue to their encounter.

As Bailey learns more about Bird’s past, she discovers that he is in search of his mother, whom he lost track of when he was a young boy. In a moment of unexpected kindness, Bailey suggests that her own mother, Peyton, might have information, as she used to live in that very complex. However, when Bailey and Bird visit Peyton, they face the aggression of her boyfriend, Skate, who rudely dismisses their inquiries. A confrontation ensues, prompting Bailey to record Skate’s threats, where he menacingly warns that he would harm Peyton if she dared to show the police the footage. Despite the chaos, Peyton does manage to recall a name connected to Bird’s father.

Realizing the need for action, Hunter promises Bailey that he and his group will confront Skate, assuring her they will protect her mother and half-siblings. Motivated, Bailey sends the incriminating video to Hunter to assist in their confrontation. The stakes rise when Hunter enlists Bailey’s help in delivering a note to his girlfriend, Moon, coaxing her to escape with him to Scotland due to her family’s disapproval concerning her unexpected pregnancy. Amelia, a crow, playfully assists Bailey in getting the note past Moon’s parents during her journey.

In a protective gesture, Bailey decides to take her half-siblings out for a day of distraction while Hunter and his friends prepare their scheme against Skate. As luck would have it, Bird reunites with Bailey, guiding them all on an adventure to the beach in search of his father. Their journey leads them to an apartment where Bird’s father lives, but the man initially denies having ever known Bird’s mother. Eventually, however, he reluctantly acknowledges the truth, revealing a troubling tale of abandonment due to her mental health issues. Comforting Bird, who is visibly shaken by the revelation, Bailey provides the emotional support he needs.

Their respite is short-lived as Skate violently tries to force his way into their home. In a heartbreaking moment, he assaults Bailey when Peyton fails to ward him off, leaving her unconscious as she attempts to defend her family. In a dramatic turn, Bird arrives just in time, confronting Skate to protect Peyton. In an astonishing transformation, Bailey witnesses Bird morph into a creature of myth, boasting feathers, magnificent wings, and captivating bird-like eyes. As Bird grapples with Skate outside, he manages to subdue him, decisively reclaiming his power.

The next day, amidst the aftermath of the chaos, Bailey discovers that Hunter has vanished. Distressed by the fact that Moon neglected to follow their plans, she hurriedly informs Bug, and together they race to the train station, where they find Hunter alone, in need of reassurance. Bug offers his son words of comfort, reminding him that he is still too young for the responsibilities of parenthood. As they ride home together, the three of them eventually arrive at Bug and Kayley’s wedding, where a sense of happiness begins to seep back into Bailey’s life.

In a touching moment at the reception, Bird makes an unexpected appearance, bidding farewell to Bailey with a warm hug. As he departs, a magical transformation occurs—Bailey’s eyes reflect the same mesmerizing avian quality as Bird’s, hinting at a deeper connection between them that transcends their intense experiences. In the end, the journey leads to the realization of resilience, change, and the ties that bind them, shrouded in an atmosphere that feels distinctly extraordinary.