Flow is an animation that garnered acclaim from critics and audiences alike at Cannes this year and went on to sweep four awards, including Audience Award, Jury Prize, and Best Music, at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. Set in a post-catastrophic flood world, the film depicts various animals—such as a cat, a Labrador, and a lemur—living together on a drifting boat. The movie’s message is universal: these distant species must now cooperate to survive. Flow is a beautiful ode to solidarity, featuring stunning animation in every scene. As a silent film, it perfectly captures the gestures and movements of the animals, giving each character a unique personality. The protagonist is a lovable young cat with large yellow eyes, who is timid but exhibits moments of bravado as it runs or swims across the landscape. For this touching and spectacular adventure film suitable for all ages, director Gints Zilbalodis has created a majestic and perilous natural world, positioning himself as a worthy successor to Miyazaki Hayao. (SEO Seunghee)