Kindred Spirits

A hand-drawn, heartfelt journey through grief and belonging, blending history with gentle magic and compassion.

Directed by

Tomm Moore

Genres

Animation, Adventure, Fantasy

Starring

Lucy Philpott

Overview

An Irish refugee child alone in New York of 1847. A Choctaw son far from the warmth of his family. When their paths align, Mara and Tushka will journey through epic adventures and magical encounters, watched over by Mara’s brother Dan, who cannot accept his own passing into the spirit realm. Together, they are searching for a people to call family and a place to call home.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, found family, immigration, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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