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Wolf Children
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Wolf Children

Best from age 9 · PG · 2012 · 117 min

Wolf Children

A young woman falls in love with a werewolf, raising their two children, who can transform into wolves. After her partner's death, she moves to the countryside to protect their secret and nurture their unique abilities, facing the joys and challenges of single parenthood and growing up different.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • A parent dies early in the film, which may be upsetting.
  • Some scenes show the children transforming into wolves, which could be intense for younger viewers.
  • Themes of fitting in versus standing out.

Models well

  • Resilience in single parenthood
  • Embracing one's identity
  • Love and sacrifice for family
  • Harmony with nature

Talk about it after

  • The challenges and joys of being a single parent
  • Understanding and accepting differences in others
  • The importance of making your own path in life
  • Coping with loss and change
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Fan5/5

When the father dies, his family 's life changes forever, the young mother has to choose between living in the forest and living in society. This movie is about love and sacrifice for the family.