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Release Date:
March 3, 2025
Original Title:
They made you into a weapon and told you to find peace
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
NFTS
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
GB: PG
Runtime: 25
In a dystopian community, Aryan-looking children are subjected to strict rules and harsh indoctrination. Stripped of their past identities, they are trained to speak only in Esperanto, preparing them for adoption into new families. Eleven-year-old Joshua stands out as a nonconformist, defying the rigid norms by befriending a newcomer, Ĉiela. His bond with her stirs jealousy among the other children, especially from Pipro, the group’s eldest and self-appointed leader. When Joshua is selected for adoption, he makes a daring choice to refuse it, unwilling to leave Ĉiela behind. This defiance provokes Pipro’s wrath, who manipulates the group into turning against the pair. Isolated and under increasing pressure to conform, Joshua and Ĉiela face a critical decision: surrender to the oppressive society or resist and fight for their freedom.
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Cinematography:
Antonia Schäfer
Colorist:
Fox Bamber Barron
Costume Designer:
Akaibi Vine
Director:
Roxana Stroe
Editor:
Piotr Zuchniewicz
First Assistant Director:
Dominic Crane
Focus Puller:
Nat Rowbotham
Gaffer:
Ardy Sontoroyo
Makeup & Hair:
Ella Draper
Music:
Edoardo Vella
Production Design:
Ewan Hendry
Production Manager:
Nathan Hendren
Production Sound Mixer:
Robert Kivits
Second Assistant Director:
Tom Mccrindle
Sound Designer:
Levi Giger
Third Assistant Director:
Parvathy Ramesh
Writer:
Roxana Stroe
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