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Synopsis

Under the guidance of acclaimed South African storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe, five orphanedchildren from Swaziland collaborate to craft an original fairytale drawn from their darkestmemories and brightest dreams. Their fictional character, Liyana, is brought to life in innovativeanimated artwork as she embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her young twin brothers. Thechildren's real and imagined worlds begin to converge, and they must choose what kind of storythey will tell - in fiction and in their own lives. This inspiring tale of perseverance is a tribute tocreativity, the strength of the human spirit, and the healing power storytelling.

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  • Gcina Mhlophe

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Metacritic

75
Oct 8, 2018

Liyana is still a wonder, and the story the kids cook up themselves every bit as epic as the one Disney plagiarized for “The Lion King.” This effort turns out so delightful that somebody should hire these children as focus group consultants the next time Hollywood wants to tell a tale of Africa.

Metacritic review by Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
75
Feb 28, 2018

A unique hybrid wherein fact is projected through a prism of fiction as both a mechanism to educate outsiders and heal from within.

Metacritic review by Jared Mobarak
Jared Mobarak
The Film Stage
90
Feb 28, 2018

A lyrical work that’s as bright and captivating as it is poignant.

Metacritic review by Sheri Linden
Sheri Linden
The Hollywood Reporter