Rite Of The Shaman -

The story follows Kai, a mute high school student who is struggling to navigate the overwhelming pressures of his daily life. Kai serves as the primary caregiver for his terminally ill mother while mourning the loss of his father and his grandfather—a shaman and owl trainer who left a significant spiritual legacy.

As Kai descends into a spiral of depression and isolation, he is faced with a pivotal choice: Rite of the Shaman

: Reviews are mixed; some critics from Film Threat praised it as an "engaging, dramatic look at the obstacles life throws our way," while others found the acting and script unpolished or "amateurish." The story follows Kai, a mute high school

: Alicia Oberle Farmer wrote and directed the film as a tribute to her son's real-life resilience during a two-year battle with cancer in his teens. : It portrays the "shamanic initiation" as a

: It portrays the "shamanic initiation" as a psychological journey through grief and the confrontation of one's "shadow self".

: Continuing to push loved ones away and spreading the negativity and hurt he feels inside.

: Many viewers on platforms like Fandango and Letterboxd have described it as a "feel-good" and "uplifting" movie with a much-needed message for modern society.