Lamya is a 12-year-old girl forced to flee a Syria devastated by violence and war. She finds refuge in a book of poetry written by the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi and, in this magical story, their paths intertwine as Lamya and Rumi find themselves fighting not just monsters but their own fears, and Lamya helps Rumi write a poem that will save her life. This lovely 2D animated feature deals with its serious themes – including war and child refugees – in imaginative and therapeutic ways while introducing the world of the famous poet Rumi to a Western audience.

(Copy written by Anna Kopecká)

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE