In the magical Land of Ice, young Thelma the penguin faces the daunting ‘Great Leap Into Adulthood’ ritual, a test every penguin must pass to be considered a perfect adult. Unlike her peers, Thelma struggles with the harsh expectations of her community, finding herself out of place with her warmer skin tone and unique perspective. On the verge of her fifth birthday, Thelma dreams of a perfect celebration with friends and joy, something her structured and demanding environment doesn't understand. When a letter from her friends Vilhelm and Sophia in the Great Forest arrives via a charming drone, Thelma’s longing for a meaningful birthday grows stronger. Against her parents’ wishes, who prioritize tradition and perfection over her happiness, Thelma sets out on an adventure to reunite with her friends and celebrate her birthday in a way that feels right to her.
DIRECTOR
Reinis Kalnaellis
SCREENPLAY
Līva Eglīte, Cecile Somers, Reinis Kalnaellis
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Renars Zalitis
ANIMATION
Sutter Sarah, Samuel Rozier
EDITOR
Sandra Alksne
MUSIC
Kārlis Auzāns
PRODUCTION
Vilnis Kalnaellis, Paul Thiltges, Adrien Chef
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Rija Films, Paul Thiltges Distributions
VOCES
Daiga Barkāne, Ray Hurd, Brad Ziffer, Anne Johnstonbrown, Kevin Barbare, Anne Johnstonbrown, Sabrina Glow, Eric Medler
