Clara and the Below

A surreal, emotionally charged journey through grief and guilt, blending whimsical fantasy with haunting ghosts.

Created by

Matt Braly

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Anna Akana, Alex Hirsch

Tagline

Have you ever loved someone so much, you'd do anything for them?

Overview

To save her bedridden ex-military father, Clara must fight the spirits of the soldiers he killed on the battlefield in a surreal world known simply as the Below. She is aided by a mischievous toy nutcracker, her only guide in a place where the ghosts of the past run rampant.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, whimsical and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, guilt, family, war

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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