A Monster Calls
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A tender, visually poetic exploration of grief and resilience told through a boy's magical encounters with a tree monster who helps him process loss and pain.
12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
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