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Our take
An M-rated Australian stop-motion film about twin siblings separated in childhood. Melancholy grief, a drunk-driver backstory, mild s-word and dickhead language, nude-cruise jokes and brief blood references all feature. The tone stays eccentric and emotional rather than exploitative. Best for older teens who enjoy adult animation.
Uplifting themes
Resilience, sisterly love and finding confidence after misfortune sit at the heart of the film Grace learns self-worth despite oddball setbacks. Growth is gradual and imperfect rather than a neat lesson speech
Story (may spoil tone)
Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.
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Violence Blood-loss talk and an accident backstory appear in the story. Nothing…
Blood-loss talk and an accident backstory appear in the story. Nothing graphic shows on screen
Language The s-word, dickhead and occasional crude insults turn up in narration.…
The s-word, dickhead and occasional crude insults turn up in narration. Swearing stays mild-to-moderate rather than constant
Sex / nudity A nude-cruise joke and adult relationship themes appear. There are no e…
A nude-cruise joke and adult relationship themes appear. There are no explicit sex scenes
Drugs / alcohol A drunk-driver tragedy and a childhood-drunk metaphor recur through the…
A drunk-driver tragedy and a childhood-drunk metaphor recur through the story. Alcohol sits in backstory and figurative language more than party montage
Frightening Possession pretend-play and loneliness may feel eerie. Those moments st…
Possession pretend-play and loneliness may feel eerie. Those moments stay brief
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse Twin siblings are separated in childhood and endure neglect and loss. C…
Twin siblings are separated in childhood and endure neglect and loss. Childhood hardship is a core emotional thread rather than a side beat
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Grief, misfit loneliness and coping through collecting habits shape the…
Grief, misfit loneliness and coping through collecting habits shape the lead's inner life. Mental strain sits in melancholy and odd habits more than clinical crisis scenes
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Parent loss, cheap-funeral stress and lifelong mourning drive the story…
Parent loss, cheap-funeral stress and lifelong mourning drive the story. Grief stays present across the timeline rather than resolving quickly
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Grace collects snails when life feels messy. What small comforts help during hard times?
- Animation can tell very adult stories. How does the handmade look change heavy themes?
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