The protagonist and her family have a tenderness to them that really warms the heart. The film tells a beautiful, emotionally rich story of loss, family, friendship, and coming of age. It's a gentle reminder of the adage it takes a village to raise a child, and despite the difficult situation the protagonist is put in the film still manages to capture all the love and support that exists in her community. There's little overdramatisation / fetishisation of the hardship being faced (we are more than a culmination of our struggles). For me these nuances really made the film hit different. You can tell this story was crafted by someone who identifies with the people of the film. Highly recommend, absolute gem <3.
Review of Rocks
