#letonia

I just watched the movie Flow, and I have some theories. (⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️)

First of all: It's not a movie you understand right away; it requires some reflection afterward. I think this film brings an interesting message.

The movie is slightly anthropomorphic; the animals still behave as they would in real life but with a bit more intelligence. I found this choice very interesting and creative (and I must admit, it made me grow even more attached to the animals because I found it extremely cute).

In the face of adversity—many of which are beyond our control—collaboration is extremely important, turning a terrible situation into something bearable.

We depend on each other to survive, and I believe that’s the film’s main message.

The kitten goes from antisocial to the most cooperative one in the group. Its evolution throughout the adventure is clear and beautiful to watch.

Now, about the mystical part of the movie: that bird scene—I’m not sure I fully understood it.

But after reading some theories (because I was a bit confused), I came to the conclusion that the bird might be some kind of guide for the cat. It helps the cat in various ways until the moment the cat gains control over the situation and makes its own decisions. It decides that the right thing to do is to save the dogs, and at first, the bird—at least from what it seems—gets angry at this decision. But later, as it ascends to the sky, it makes us understand that it has fulfilled its role on Earth. Its mission, apparently, was to protect the cat's life, but once the feline took charge of its own destiny and became capable of surviving on its own, the bird felt that its duty was complete.

Regarding the dogs that were saved, I believe it’s a metaphor for how, even in extreme situations where collaboration is the key to everyone’s prosperity, there will still be those who take advantage and act selfishly, ignoring the common good. Unfortunately, these are challenges we have to deal with in life—on top of the chaos that life already is.

In the end, the movie suggests that the flood will happen again. That whale, which seemed like it was going to die, will now have a chance to survive (and according to the post-credit scenes, it does).

As for the cat, it is now prepared and no longer alone. The final scene, where everyone looks at their reflections, is deeply symbolic and brings back the idea I mentioned at the beginning: their collaboration will be what saves them.

I wish we could lock the spirit of Christmas in a jar and open it every month!!!