This seems like a silly answer but this movie is all about grief and change and chosen family and how to do hard things and how to be brave when it all feels too big to fathom. youll laugh cry and feel a little more connected to humans and shells with human problems by the end
Oct 23, 2024

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this movie was a stealth hit -- did not expect to relate to a shell and cry about it
Oct 23, 2024
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oh Gosh thank u for reminding me of this masterpiece! i remember watching this on my favourite (1) streaming (2) site for (3) movies but 30 mins in felt the urge to see it on the big screen! i did not regret it one bit and had such a good cry !
Oct 23, 2024
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yes!!! such an important film
Oct 23, 2024
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This movie made me ugly cry. It’s not unserious, it’s really beautiful
Oct 23, 2024
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This is not a silly answer whatsoever. I've really been meaning to watch it and it's been isitting ion my letterboxd watchlist! I really love the design I've only heard good things. hearing about the depth is really going to make me lock in and watch!! I am scared tho will i be strong enough? i do yearn for that realiginment and connection. I appreciate it :)
Oct 23, 2024

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