Can carry a nearly dialogue-free film through his expressive face and body language. We seek an actor capable of portraying the delicate transition from bright-eyed enthusiasm to crushing shame and eventual empowerment - all through his relationship with food. The opening scenes demand genuine delight in his mother's cooking, followed by a gradual withdrawal that manifests in small but powerful ways. The actor must be comfortable with prolonged close-ups that capture these subtle emotional shifts, particularly in the climactic cafeteria scene where a single glance at another student sparks his transformation. Most importantly, the production is looking for someone who can make this deeply personal journey feel universal.
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