Hidden camera footage of a 5-year-old boy and girl sprinting toward each other at an airport. No dialogue, pure emotion.

The concept of the "child star" is nearly as old as Hollywood itself. In the 1930s, became the most famous child in the world, single-handedly saving 20th Century Fox from bankruptcy with her singing, dancing, and undeniable charisma. She set the precedent for the "cute kid" genre, offering escapism during the Great Depression.

Success brought new excitement, but also a new challenge: . Eli’s schoolwork began to slip, and Mira felt pressure to keep the videos perfect. One evening, after a long filming session, Mira’s mother noticed her daughter’s tired eyes.