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Blue Heron (12A)

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Sophy Romvari’s astonishing debut traces a Hungarian immigrant family’s turbulent new life in Canada through the eyes of its youngest child.

Set on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, the film follows eight-year-old Sasha as her Hungarian family begins life anew in an unfamiliar home. 

What first appears to be a hopeful new start unfurls to reveal a dysfunctional family, with an increasingly volatile older brother casting tension over daily life.

Elegantly executed, Romvari draws from her own experiences to craft a sensitive drama that refuses easy answers. Through an articulate examination of childhood perception, Blue Heron presents a gentle reflection on family bonds and instability, and the fragility of memory. 

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Film information
  • Release year   2026
  • Country of origin   Canada, Hungary
  • Director   Sophy Romvari
  • Runtime   1hr 30mins

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