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DRAGON'S FLIGHT, A

What to know: This is so relatable.
DRAGON
Recommended age 8-12
6 minutes
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MAURICIO NADER ZAVALA
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DRAGON
I like the movie A Dragon's Flight because it is really relatable.

A Dragon's Flight is one of those rare films that takes a small, everyday moment and turns it into something deeply resonant.

The story follows seven-year-old Nico, who loses his beloved stuffed dragon on a bus--right next to a sleeping old man with an imposing presence. What follows is a quiet but powerful exploration of childhood fear, courage, and the way even the smallest challenges can feel monumental when you're young. The film brilliantly captures Nico's internal struggle, building tension in a way that feels both subtle and immersive. The cinematography enhances this, using tight framing and careful sound design to make the bus feel almost like its own character. There's very little dialogue, but every glance, hesitation, and breath speaks volumes. What makes A Dragon's Flight so compelling is its universal relatability. We've all been in Nico's shoes at some point--hesitant, overthinking, caught between fear and the urge to act. The film doesn't rely on grand, dramatic moments to tell its story; instead, it finds beauty in the quiet, in the way a child's world can be both small and enormous at the same time. If there's one minor shortfall, it's that the music is a touch too suspenseful.

A Dragon's Flight is a beautifully understated film that reminds us how courage isn't always about grand gestures, it's about the quiet, personal victories that shape who we become.

I give A Dragon's Flight 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. Definitely worth watching. By Ariel K., KIDS FIRST!

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