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THE LITTLE KITE

By James F. ROBINSON

Drama - Pre-Production 2021

Believing an impulsive rebellious action has somehow caused the death of her beloved Grandfather, 8-year old Tomasa seeks redemption by making a kite to fly in a indigenous Mayan “Day of the Dead” kite festival, despite a jealous older cousin’s efforts at sabotaging her.

- Year of production
- 2021
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Art - Culture
- Countries
- GUATEMALA
- Languages
- SPANISH
- Budget
- 1 - 3 M$
- Duration
- 98 mn
- Director(s)
- James F. ROBINSON
- Producer(s)
- Sabrina BOGADO (LEVANTE FILMES)
- Synopsis
- A young Guatemalan Mayan girl, Tomasa, clashes with her strong-willed mother, and loses a beloved grandfather - her first experience with death and loss. Through the process of making a kite to fly in a “Day of the Dead” kite festival, Tomasa overcomes setbacks, and finds a new connection to her family, her culture and a deeper understanding of herself. THE LITTLE KITE is a female-centric story of empowerment and the miracles of small victories.