North American Premiere!

Based on the best-selling Norwegian book by Iben Akerlie, this poignant story follows 11-year-old Amanda, who is reluctantly assigned to mentor a new student, Lars, who has Down Syndrome. Despite her initial hesitation, Amanda and Lars form a deep friendship based on their shared love of magic and the Harry Potter books. Amanda struggles to keep their connection a secret to fit in with her classmates, and peer pressure leads her to betray Lars. Amanda must find the courage to stand up for what is right and reclaim both his trust and her sense of self. Age 10+