The Wild Robot
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Flow
A wordless, dreamlike journey that blends quiet tension with moments of wonder, leaving a lingering sense of melancholy and hope.
About 2024 film by Gints Zilbalodis
Genres fantasy, adventure, family
Directed by Gints Zilbalodis
Written by Gints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža, Ron Dyens
Music Gints Zilbalodis, Gurwal Coïc-Gallas
Runtime 80 min
Country Belgium, France, Latvia
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