Children Of The Whales

Children Of The Whales

Directed by Vladislav Bakhanovich

Produced by FSRC

202620 min0.0 / 10

A warm, visually stunning documentary portrait of childhood in a remote Arctic community, blending wonder, humor, and the magical thinking of children encountering an extraordinary landscape.

Children from Chukotka tell us about their world, where whales swim right past their windows, dog teams pull ATVs, and, according to local rumors, a mischievous little devil has taken up residence in the boiler house. A cinematic postcard from the edge of the world, capturing a childhood that is honest, funny, and magical.

Questions people ask

  • Is Children Of The Whales easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Children Of The Whales violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Children Of The Whales scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Children Of The Whales end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Children Of The Whales sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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