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WICKS

Action/Adventure - Development 2024

Scottish Highlands, 19th century. A tradition ties human lives to the flame of a candle lit at birth. The Leod family faces a crisis: Will's candle is burning out fast. His sister, Isla, embarks on a desperate quest across the Highlands to save her brother.

- Year of production
- 2024
- Genres
- Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Countries
- FRANCE
- Languages
- FRENCH, ENGLISH
- Budget
- 5 - 10 M$
- Duration
- 100 mn
- Synopsis
- In the heart of the 19th-century Scottish Highlands, an ancient tradition binds the lifespan of Scots to the flame of a candle lit at their birth. The Leod family faces a critical urgency: the candle of Will, the youngest member, burns at an alarming rate, foretelling an early demise, while that of Ian, the patriarch, flickers as it nears its end.
  
  “Wicks” follows the journey of Isla, a young woman who is both brave and determined, as she embarks on a desperate quest across the wild and misty landscapes of the Highlands to save her brother. Guided by ancient legends and aided by a mysterious adventurer named Finn, she searches for a herb renowned for its healing powers. Along the way, Isla uncovers buried secrets about her family and the mystical traditions of her people, while forming an unexpected alliance with Finn, whose troubled past and skills are crucial to their survival.
  
  “Wicks” is a moving exploration of human existence, a story that delves deep into our most intimate emotions and universal truths, reminding us that each moment, good or bad, contributes to the richness of our life’s journey.