Dance of the Spirits

Name: Dance of the Spirits
Director: Andreea-Lorena Florea
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2026-03-05
Cast: Romulus Hotea, Jacob Stone, Alin Andrei Todica, Cosmin Constantin Todica, Sophie Spatariu

2026 · 6 min · Animation, Drama

Matei, a young shepherd boy living in the outskirts of Romania, finds more comfort among his sheep than with his abusive, alcoholic dad. But now Matei is starting to mimic his father's violence, he's faced with a question: 'Who am I?'

Directed by Andreea-Lorena Florea · Written by Alfie Kelly

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Romulus Hotea Dad
Jacob Stone Matei
Alin Andrei Todica Dancer 1
Cosmin Constantin Todica Dancer 2
Sophie Spatariu Crowd Member

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Dance of the Spirits

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