"Flow / Straume" is something truly unique. I've never seen anything like it before, neither in its story nor in its storytelling style. The 3D animation resonates deeply-it feels both complete and as if something is intentionally missing, adding to its peculiar charm.
The central idea of the film-the inevitable "water world"-is haunting. The unstoppable end that comes regardless of our disbelief. The water arrives, filling every corner, despite all our hopes and doubts.
For me, this film felt like a dream, where my accumulated memories came alive. Echoes of What Dreams May Come, Avatar, Waterworld, and Life of Pi all seemed to coexist within it. It's a world where animals are both anthropomorphic and raw in their true forms. This isn't just a film-it's a journey through a surreal and subconscious realm.
Certain moments in the film left me frozen, mouth agape, waiting for the resolution. Scenes like birds breaking the wings of those who dissent, helpers distracted by trivial pursuits, and friends who walk beside you expecting nothing in return-these moments reflect the essence of life.
"Flow / Straume" is an emotional and visual odyssey that's hard to put into words. It's something you have to see and experience to truly understand.
