Flow (2024) Movie Review: A Stunning Animated Journey Unveiled
It seems the movie was already released overseas, but it only recently opened in theaters here in Korea.
I watched the movie Flow at the theater yesterday.
It opens with a cat emerging from a treehouse — a place that clearly shows traces of human life.
Then suddenly, a massive flood hits, and a cat, dog, capybara, crested caracara, and monkey band together to survive the disaster.
In short: It's a story about animals supporting each other through a natural catastrophe.
One of the most striking aspects is that there’s not a single line of dialogue.
Yet the story unfolds beautifully through the animals’ facial expressions and movements.
The emotional depth conveyed without words was truly impressive.
What’s even more amazing is that the film was made using Blender, a free open-source software.
The visuals are breathtaking — unbelievably beautiful and intricate.
🤔 Questions I Had While Watching
Where did all the humans go?
→ According to the director, they had already evacuated to safety.
(Still... it's heartbreaking that the cat was left behind. 😢)
What happened to the crested caracara?
→ The director says: "Use your imagination!"
The whale at the end — was it rescued, or is another flood coming?
→ Open to interpretation!
🐒 A Word About the Monkey
While many viewers seem to focus on the capybara,
my attention was drawn to the monkey.
From the moment it’s rescued, the monkey shows an intense obsession with objects.
As the story progresses, the obsession grows — almost Gollum-like.
But in the final act, the monkey lets go of its obsession and leads the cat forward,
choosing connection over possession.
That moment was genuinely touching and memorable.
🌱 One-Line Summary
We humans should help each other more.
Everyone is different, but with genuine love and support,
there’s no challenge we can’t overcome — together.