Ann Marie Fleming’s lyrical, utterly captivating animated feature uses a wide range of styles to tell the story of Rosie Ming (voiced by the film’s executive producer Sandra Oh). Rosie is a young Canadian poet in Vancouver of Chinese and Persian descent. Her self-published book of poems earns her an invitation to a poetry festival in Shiraz, Iran. The life-changing experience opens her eyes to the world and brings a fresh perspective on the story of a father she thought had abandoned her. A heart-warmer that’s also an intelligent, effortlessly charming history lesson.
Content Warnings: Mild sexual references