Kina is a sensitive, thought-provoking short film about the bittersweet transition from childhood to adolescence. The story follows eleven-year-old Skye, who intentionally leaves her inseparable doll, Kina, behind at summer camp to explore her teenage identity--only to realize she wants her back. Critic Janet S. praises the mother-daughter collaboration, noting its excellent production values, beautiful cinematography, and minimal but effective dialogue. It is a relatable visual poem about exchanging one chapter of life for the next.
I give Kina 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Janet S., KIDS FIRST!
Kina is a sensitive, thought-provoking short film about the bittersweet transition from childhood to adolescence. The story follows eleven-year-old Skye, who intentionally leaves her inseparable doll, Kina, behind at summer camp to explore her teenage identity--only to realize she wants her back. Critic Janet S. praises the mother-daughter collaboration, noting its excellent production values, beautiful cinematography, and minimal but effective dialogue. It is a relatable visual poem about exchanging one chapter of life for the next.
I give Kina 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Janet S., KIDS FIRST!
In the golden haze of summer camp, eleven-year-old Skye and her doll, Kina, are inseparable companions - until she begins feeling the magnetic pull of teenage life. Drawn to their sophisticated world and stung by her brother's teasing, Skye deliberately abandons Kina on a forest path, embracing days filled with new friendships and small rebellions. When memory eventually pierces her newfound independence, Skye's frantic search for her discarded companion reveals the complicated space between childhood and adolescence. Through minimal dialogue and sun-soaked imagery, "Kina" offers an intimate portrait of that fleeting, essential moment when we first recognize growing up means both discovery and loss - and that perhaps we needn't leave everything behind.
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