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All the kids bully Juozapas. He has a big bulge under his weird sweater: his heart. His refuge is an old manor house where he builds a secret bug hotel. When Rugile moves into town, she becomes his first friend. Together they find beauty even in cockroaches! Due to his ailing heart, Juozapas has never been to school, until now. And Boss, the leader of the bad boys’ gang, likes Rugile as much as bullying Juozapas. When the gang tries to destroy their bug shelter, Rugile and Juozapas have to fight – but can Juozapas’ heart cope with his bravery?
Country
Lithuania
Language
Lithuanian
Accolades
Inesa Kurklietyte, ECFA Award (Feature Kids)
Filem'on:International Children's Film Festival Brussels, 2022
Inesa Kurklietyte, Audience Favorite
Chicago International Children's Film Festival, 2022
Elijas Malinauskas, Best Actor Nominee
Lithuanian Film Awards, 2022
Trivia
Local Box Office Hit, 2022.
Critics
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...'(With) the magic of fairy tales with ... everyday life, the film tackles the problem of bullying.'
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