BECOMING YOU
Apple TV+
THIS gorgeous, global docuseries, narrated by the equally gorgeous and globally renowned Olivia Colman, is a compelling insight into childhood development.
Shot over two years, it features 100 children from 10 countries, exploring how the first 2,000 days shape the rest of our lives.
It starts with a shocking demonstration that growing up can be quite different around the world.
In Tokyo, threeyear-old Ruru is sent out into the busy city alone on his ‘First Errand’ – an introduction to independence.
It’s quite astonishing to see him toddle across a huge zebra crossing and walk along an underpass to pick up sushi all by himself.
The cheeky monkey even spends his dad’s change on a toy. Well deserved.
Elsewhere in Tokyo, little Nao has just turned two when she finally realises the person in the mirror is her. “It’s a breakthrough to start forming her identity,” says Olivia.
Just as well, since she’ll no doubt be doing the supermarket shop before long…