Rip Girls

GUnited States rating20001h 27mDrama, Family, Romance
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A young girl and her father travel to a Hawaiian plantation where she discovers a connection to her mother's past. While exploring the island, she makes new friends and learns about the history of the land. The story focuses on her finding her own voice while navigating her family's history.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film follows a slow and contemplative narrative with long scenes and a relaxed atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeSydney is swept off her surfboard and rescued by a friend.
  • Approx.ScaryGia becomes caught in a rip current and needs to be rescued.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Sydney's feelings about her mother change as she learned more about her past?
  2. 2Why do you think it was important for Sydney and her father to talk openly about their feelings?
  3. 3How did the friends Sydney met help her feel more comfortable in a new place?

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