No. 39

LOVELY, BUT LACKING ROOTS

Growing Still

Alyx Duncan · 2025 · 13m

An elderly woman wilting away in a retirement home longs to commune with the vibrant natural world outside. This magical short offers a positive spin on our impending mortality.

55%

Critics

60%

Audience

Watch If

You're in the mood for something visually gentle and don't mind a story that floats on the surface.

Skip If

You prefer your explorations of mortality to have a bit more grit, honesty, or actual magic beyond aesthetic whimsy.

Best Consumed While

contemplating your garden, or perhaps, the wallpaper in a waiting room

ScorecardThe Multi-Axis Verdict

Worth Your Time

6/10

Fun Factor

4/10

Originality

5/10

Visual Craft

8/10

Pretension Index

6/10

Rewatchability

3/10

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