Once I Was a Beehive
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Once I Was a Beehive

Best from age 8 · PG · 2015 · 119 min

Once I Was a Beehive

After her father's death, a teen reluctantly attends a summer camp for Mormon girls with her step-cousin. She navigates grief, faith, and friendship in an unfamiliar setting. It's a story about finding connection and healing.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • The film deals with the death of a parent early on.
  • Some mild bullying and group dynamics are shown.
  • Main character initially struggles to fit in with the camp activities.

Models well

  • Grief and healing
  • Friendship and belonging
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Faith and community

Talk about it after

  • Coping with loss and sadness
  • Adjusting to new environments
  • Exploring different beliefs and traditions
  • The importance of open-mindedness
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