A man with dwarfism writes an autobiography, reflecting on his life through flashbacks. He was conceived on a troop ship by a woman trying to escape war-torn Ireland. After being sent back to Ireland, she struggles to raise her dwarf child, later forming a close bond with a man who teaches him about the stars. The family eventually moves to America, but finds it difficult to adjust to their new life.
Frankie Starlight
A childhood memoir of a writer with dwarfism, chronicling his unusual yet genuine experiences, showcases the unrelenting love of his mother and the unexpected mentorship of a surrogate father in the mid-20th century.
