Okthanksbye

Okthanksbye

2023 ● Ages 10+
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Shy, deaf Jamie (12) moves to the boarding school for the deaf to start her new school. She is reluctant to make new friends. When she is suddenly unable to go home at the weekend, an unexpected plan develops with her bold classmate Imane (13). Together they set off on a road trip to Paris, but soon things do not go as planned and the trip takes an adventurous turn. Jamie is forced to come out of her shell. The trip full of obstacles and special encounters becomes a journey to remember.

Why we like it: The film redefines the traditional cinematic road trip as an inclusive coming-of-age story with its heartfelt and dedicated portrayal of the friendship between two deaf teenagers, their relationship with their own community, and a world that doesn’t underestimate their disability.

Ages
10+
Duration
91'
Language
Dutch with greek and english subtitles
Director
Nicole van Kilsdonk
Country
Netherlands

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