Our Hero, Balthazar (2026)
Determined to win over his politically passionate crush, a privileged Manhattan teen traces a cryptic online lead to Texas. Convinced he alone can prevent a catastrophic act of violence, he dives headfirst into a volatile situation, trading his comfort zone for a dangerous gamble where his ideals and inexperience collide.
Cast
Tags
new york city
texas
narcissism
dark comedy
private school
satire
crush
fired from the job
rich kid
death of mother
classmate
school shooting
fort worth
dramedy
activist
gun culture
activism
gun control
internet troll
father son relationship
mother son relationship
social media influencer
grandmother grandson relationship
life coach
gen z
chronically online
directorial debut
extreme act of violence
emotional distance
performative identity
