@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Jackie is a boy who is so trapped by his fears and doubts that he could not communicate with anyone. Then, a magic dragon named Puff comes to help Jackie by taking his soul force on a wonderous voyage to his island of Honah Lee. Along the way, they have adventures that nurture Jackie's imagination and courage in unorthodox ways.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
14
Votes
30m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorCharles Swenson
WriterRomeo Muller
ComposerPeter Yarrow
EditorRich Harrison
Produced by
Murakami Wolf SwensonYarrow/Muller-My Company
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Burgess Meredith
Puff (voice)
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Philip Tanzini
Jackie (voice)
Peter Yarrow
Father (voice)
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Maitzi Morgan
Mother / Star (voice)
Robert Ridgely
Pirate / Pieman / Sneeze (voice)
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Regis Cordic
Bald Doctor (voice)
Frank Nelson
Tall Doctor (voice)
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Charles Woolf
Short Doctor (voice)
