Synopsis
A Monster Calls follows 12-year-old Conor, who struggles with his mother's terminal illness, school bullies, and overwhelming grief. A ancient, towering monster made of yew tree appears at midnight, offering three powerful stories in exchange for Conor's own truth. The film is a beautifully haunting exploration of loss, guilt, and the complexity of human emotion.
Did You Know?
- The monster was voiced by Liam Neeson, adding gravitas.
- Based on Patrick Ness's acclaimed 2011 novel of the same name.
- Director J.A. Bayona also directed 'The Orphanage' and 'Jurassic World'.
- The animated sequences were hand-painted in a watercolor style.
- Sigourney Weaver learned a British accent specifically for her role.
Iconic Quotes
- Stories are wild creatures. When you let them loose, who knows what havoc they might wreak.
- You do not write your life with words. You write it with actions.
- There is not always a good guy, nor is there always a bad one.
- You were given a gift. You just have to be brave enough to use it.
- The most human wish of all: to heal what cannot be healed.
