A boy talks to animals. His sister's soul is at stake. Polish animation just got DARK.
Omul lives with his family on a remote island in the Fire Archipelago. During a beach trip, a storm sweeps Omul and his younger sister Kimi into the sea, where Omul witnesses a mysterious creature threatening Kimi’s soul. Rescued by a whale, the siblings survive, but Kimi is left in a coma. Omul’s ability to talk to animals becomes crucial as he and his brother – who blames him for the accident – set out to find Sadumea, the mythical figure behind Kimi’s torment. With their dog Tela, they embark on a dangerous expedition deep into the island to save Kimi…
Direction
Polish directors blending Slavic folklore with Pacific Island aesthetics.
Sound
Tela the dog probably voiced better than most Oscar nominees.
Director
Grzegorz Wacławek
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Fire Archipelago setting merges Polish animators' imaginations with Polynesian volcanic mythology—no direct real-world equivalent exists.
Director Wacławek previously worked on 'Loving Vincent'; this shift to original fantasy animation represents Poland's emerging voice in dark family cinema.
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