Memoir of a Snail

A bittersweet, stop-motion journey through a lonely life, balancing quirky humour with deep sadness and eventual hope.

Directed by

Adam Elliot

Genres

Animation, Comedy, Drama

Starring

Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jacki Weaver

Tagline

Life can only be understood backwards, but we have to live it forwards.

Overview

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark, warm and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, isolation, family, trauma

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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