In the Beginning was Water and Sky fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.
Scary and tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Society, fantasy, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, visual style, and score
A distinctive visual signature.
Scary and tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
In the Beginning was Water and Sky is scary, tense, and spectacular. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, melancholic, and wondrous. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Society, fantasy, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around society, fantasy, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, visual style, and score
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, visual style, and score stand out.
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.
0 h 13 min
In the Beginning was Water and Sky runs 0 h 13 min.
It was made in English, with some Ojibwa. Produced in Canada, United States.
8.2
