62ème Festival international du film pour enfants et adolescents Zlín

For the inspirational drive of the 13 year old protagonist Dylan to overcome sufferance and vulnerability after an accident and pursue happiness and fulfill his passion by any means and sacrifices. For depicting so nicely children’s friendship, solidarity and wisdom above adults parenting shortcomings.

For its unpretentious way of telling a simple coming of age story of the 16 years old Abby, growing up in a small Californian rural community, with a large immigrant population. A place that a rebel such as Abby has to make out in order to find herself by leaving behind her roots, mother’s footsteps, family and friends issues, or even boredom. But sometimes dreams are just not big enough to leave home. A beautiful story about the brother of the prodigal son that never left town, but still made important life path choices by staying.