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STUDY OF WATER AND WALLS, A

A Study of Water and Walls is a mysterious, intriguing film produced by Yasmin Poureshagh, an 11th-grade student at the Chinese International School in Hong Kong. The story follows Finn, a lonely young man, as he navigates his mind's conceptualization of water, space, and time--drawing a parallel to a goldfish in a fishbowl. While the abstract plot occurs within Finn's mind, inviting personal interpretation due to sparse dialogue, it masterfully engages viewers from start to finish. Stunning cinematography, thoughtful lighting, and a nostalgic jazz soundtrack create a captivating "dream core" aesthetic. Bold, symbolic outfits mirror Finn's shifting thoughts and emotions, while the lead actor delivers a remarkably detailed performance inside his home environment. The opening sequence, where Finn meets the glow of LED lights, sets an immediate, enchanting mood. Ultimately, the film offers an inspiring message to take time for self-reflection and examine how you view the world. I give A Study of Water and Walls 5 out of 5 stars for ages 12 to 18. -- Anna Clara B., KIDS FIRST!

A Study of Water and Walls is a mysterious, intriguing film produced by Yasmin Poureshagh, an 11th-grade student at the Chinese International School in Hong Kong. The story follows Finn, a lonely young man, as he navigates his mind's conceptualization of water, space, and time--drawing a parallel to a goldfish in a fishbowl. While the abstract plot occurs within Finn's mind, inviting personal interpretation due to sparse dialogue, it masterfully engages viewers from start to finish. Stunning cinematography, thoughtful lighting, and a nostalgic jazz soundtrack create a captivating "dream core" aesthetic. Bold, symbolic outfits mirror Finn's shifting thoughts and emotions, while the lead actor delivers a remarkably detailed performance inside his home environment. The opening sequence, where Finn meets the glow of LED lights, sets an immediate, enchanting mood. Ultimately, the film offers an inspiring message to take time for self-reflection and examine how you view the world. I give A Study of Water and Walls 5 out of 5 stars for ages 12 to 18. -- Anna Clara B., KIDS FIRST!

Finn, a lonely young man, drifts through surreal spaces where water, light, and time distort his perception. Accepting these vibrant yet artificial environments as natural, his passive presence reveals a world governed by invisible limits. Moving through rooms filled with fishbowls, clocks, and balloons, Finn's awareness slowly shifts, leading him to a sobering realization: he has never existed beyond the confines he is only now beginning to perceive.