FLYING FROM WAR

SYNOPSIS

Elio, a young boy, is trapped in a crowded train. Seeking comfort, he retreats into his imagination and pretends to be an astronaut while playing with his beloved toy, which he once shared with his mother. In his imagination, the train transforms into a galaxy full of warmth and wonder. But his fantasy is shattered when he is thrust into the chaos of a war zone. In desperation, Elio races toward a spaceship, but reaching it is no guarantee of his rescue. As fantasy and reality blur, Elio's journey reveals the depths of his emotional turmoil.

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