The Dust Factory

PGUnited States rating20041h 39mFantasy, Family, Adventure
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PG US
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A quiet boy who has stopped speaking finds himself in a strange, beautiful land after falling off a bridge. There, he meets his grandfather and a girl his age, and they spend a day exploring a vast landscape together. It is a gentle story about finding your voice and the special bond between different generations.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes of exploration and dialogue in a vast landscape with a steady and unhurried atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe Ringmaster is described as a figure of authority and dread who occasionally interferes with the characters.
  • Approx.ScaryThe concept of the Dust Factory involves people on the verge of death.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think it was important for Ryan to find his voice in the story?
  2. 2How did the friendship between Ryan and Melanie help them both feel braver?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the grandfather shared his wisdom with Ryan?

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