Movie

Living Book

2026

A brisk, warm-hearted fantasy adventure that mixes childhood wonder with a gentle lesson about believing in yourself again.

Overview: After losing his father, Roma lost his faith in goodness and became brash and rebellious. Together with a timid elementary school student, Vitya, they sneak into the house of a mysterious old man, where they find magical books with animated characters. Through carelessness, the boys unleash an evil sorcerer. To save his friend and restore everything to its rightful place, Roma must do the impossible: believe in himself again.
How it feels: Warm, whimsical, dark and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Grief, coming-of-age, friendship, identity
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
coming-of-age
friendship
identity
redemption
Places: small town
single country house
fantasy world
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none