I Am Helena

A quiet, heartfelt animated journey through inner turmoil and forest wilderness, gentle but emotionally sincere.

Directed by

Karla von Bengtson

Genres

Adventure, Animation, Drama

Overview

Full of repressed anger, 12-year-old Helena runs away from home. She travels deep into the forest to climb an old volcano, her imaginary doodle friends keeps her company on the way. Getting to the top takes all her survivals skills and on her way she must face her inner struggles. Only then can she return to her everyday life as her new self.

How it feels

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

About

Coming-of-age, family, identity, survival

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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