Akela

A quiet, tender short that lingers on the small, awkward shifts between two young friends as they grow apart.

Directed by

Ayla Satijn, Freek Donkers

Genres

Drama

Starring

Rosita Segers, Sharlee Daantje, Jelle Mensink

Overview

Short coming of age film about friendship. To what extent can you be guided by desires without losing each other? Billie and Momo have a quirky friendship. During a scouting competition in the woods, they discover that they have different expectations of their relationship. This means the match will have a different outcome than they expected.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and light. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, friendship, identity, love

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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