Memoir of a Snail

Memoir of a Snail

Life can only be understood backwards, but we have to live it forwards.

R 2024 · 94 min · ★ 8.1 · Animation, Comedy, Drama

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

Directed by Adam Elliot · Written by Adam Elliot

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