Movie

Tirlittan

1958 · 76 min

A gentle, whimsical children's adventure through a storybook Finland, with odd encounters and a circus that keep young viewers curious.

Overview: Young Tirlittan gets rid of her family after being struck by lightning in her home. While looking for a new home, she meets a friendly policeman, a woman with goat, and a ringmaster with whom Tirlittan ends up performing in a circus.
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, light and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, found family, coming-of-age, survival
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
found family
coming-of-age
survival
Places: countryside
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none