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FLOWER'S EYES, A

A Flower's Eyes is a calming short film perfect for a youth and family audience. The songs are melodious, lovable and made me smile. The story follows students learning Chinese with a warm-hearted teacher who loves her students dearly. The children are adorable and add an innocence that younger audiences will enjoy. In the beginning, the camera's point of view is from the eye of a flower that is watching the children on their way to class. Once in class, the camera stays outside the classroom, so viewers cannot see inside but can hear the laughter and voices of the children. The bond between the sweet children and their teacher is very appealing, as are the visuals of the Malaysian nature and wildlife. I also enjoyed the songs. There are some scenes that don't seem to have a purpose, but the ambience of the film emanates a peaceful and loving feeling. The film flows well most of the time, however some transitions are confusing. For example, there is a scene where the teacher and her son are sitting together and then it switches to showing the teacher teaching her students a song about a snowman. There is a sudden change in topic that doesn't make sense. However, it is still very watchable. The film uses vocabulary and concepts suitable to its audience most of the time, although there is a scene where the teacher mentions menstruating, which I think is unsuitable for younger kids. The visual appeal and soundtrack are what stand out to me most. There are multiple nature shots. These are my favorite and they make it interesting and unique. For example, during the first song, we see a forest in the rain. The close-ups of the leaves show beads of water and small insects crawling around them. The two songs, "The Eyes of a Flower" and "Why is the Snowman Missing" are delightful and suitable for younger kids. The sound quality is consistent and clear throughout the film. The message of the film is that, when you look at the world through a flower's eyes, it is extraordinarily beautiful. I recommend this film for ages 5 to 12 and give it 4 out of 5 stars. I recommend this film for the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival because I believe little children will enjoy the songs, the nature visuals and the bright colors. Reviewed by Sahiba K., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

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Eight students of different ethnic background are learning Mandarin at a tuition class. They are behind in their Chinese schoolwork but are learning happily with their gentle, caring tuition teacher in a colorful natural environment. A beautiful and harmonious bond awakens a pure heart.