Extremely poor Addu is a class topper. His mother wants to start working but her husband won't allow her. Addu is required to make a lantern to get good grades. His friends plan to purchase lantern making kits for 250 rupees so Addu asks his mother for help, but her husband rejects the request. The Mother finds her own approach to make the lantern and her unique creation garners admiration from both the community and the school, highlighting her resilience and resourcefulness in the face of challenges.
What a lovely and touching story. It really shows the resilience of the children and the resourcefulness of Addu's mother. It also shows how disenfranchised poor children are in this village, where the teacher threatens to deduct grade points if the children don't make a lantern for the festival. Great camera work, good audio, good editing. This is a solid film that gives us a look into another culture. Perfect for the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival. The closing music is absolutely hauntingly beautiful. And when his mom embraces him at the end, we see the love between them.
The film's message is about the love between Addu and his mother and her creativity in solving problems.
I give Entirety One's Fulfillment 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. By Julie s., KIDS FIRST!
Extremely poor Addu is a class topper. His mother wants to start working but her husband won't allow her. Addu is required to make a lantern to get good grades. His friends plan to purchase lantern making kits for 250 rupees so Addu asks his mother for help, but her husband rejects the request. The Mother finds her own approach to make the lantern and her unique creation garners admiration from both the community and the school, highlighting her resilience and resourcefulness in the face of challenges.
What a lovely and touching story. It really shows the resilience of the children and the resourcefulness of Addu's mother. It also shows how disenfranchised poor children are in this village, where the teacher threatens to deduct grade points if the children don't make a lantern for the festival. Great camera work, good audio, good editing. This is a solid film that gives us a look into another culture. Perfect for the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival. The closing music is absolutely hauntingly beautiful. And when his mom embraces him at the end, we see the love between them.
The film's message is about the love between Addu and his mother and her creativity in solving problems.
I give Entirety One's Fulfillment 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. By Julie s., KIDS FIRST!
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