
Once I Was a Beehive
A girls camp movie based on thousands of true stories.
Directed by Maclain Nelson
Produced by Main Dog Productions, Escapology
A warm, character-driven coming-of-age story about grief and belonging set against the backdrop of a Mormon girls' summer camp.
After losing her father to cancer, a teenage girl reluctantly joins her new step-cousin at a summer camp for Mormon girls.
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Questions people ask
Is Once I Was a Beehive easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Once I Was a Beehive violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Once I Was a Beehive scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does Once I Was a Beehive end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Once I Was a Beehive sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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Like Once I Was a Beehive
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Once I Was a Beehive
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Once I Was a Beehive, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Once I Was a Beehive, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Once I Was a Beehive, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































