A Swazi girl embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her young twin brothers. This animated African tale is born in the imaginations of five orphaned children in Swaziland who collaborate to tell a story of perseverance drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. Their fictional character's journey is interwoven with poetic and observational documentary scenes to create a genre-defying celebration of collective storytelling.... (Full plot summary below)
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A Swazi girl embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her young twin brothers. This animated African tale is born in the imaginations of five orphaned children in Swaziland who collaborate to tell a story of perseverance drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. Their fictional character's journey is interwoven with poetic and observational documentary scenes to create a genre-defying celebration of collective storytelling.
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| Christianity TodayKenneth R. MorefieldA testament to the power of art and imagination to transform trauma. |
| Common Sense MediaTara McNamaraInspiring, unique film tells two stories of perseverance. |
| VarietyGuy LodgeIt’s a simple but stirring tale, lent character by the boys’ endearingly eager telling and atmospheric texture by Coker’s inspired visual interpretation. |
| OpeeqoStaci Layne WilsonLiyana, a hybrid fairytale born in the imaginations of five African orphans, works so because it's told by children. |
| Los Angeles TimesKimber MyersThe children’s stories alone would have been compelling, but illustrating them in this medium adds even more depth, nuance and emotion. |
| RogerEbert.comMatt FagerholmAs tough as the subject matter may get at times, the film is guaranteed to be an uplifting one for viewers of all ages, with its emphasis placed on the joy of its subjects, whether it be in their everyday life or in the midst of their creative process. |
| NonficsSophia StewartThe visually innovative documentary is a testament to the healing power of storytelling. |
| The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenA lyrical work that’s as bright and captivating as it is poignant. |
| Paste MagazineAmy GlynnIt never hurts to be reminded of how powerful storytelling actually is. |
| Movie NationRoger MooreLiyana is still a wonder, and the story the kids cook up themselves every bit as epic as the one Disney plagiarized for “The Lion King.” This effort turns out so delightful that somebody should hire these children as focus group consultants the next time Hollywood wants to tell a tale of Africa. |
