Lifted
Lifted

Lifted

2006Movie5 minEnglish

When an overconfident teen alien gets behind the controls of a spaceship, he must attempt to abduct a slumbering farmer under the watchful eye of a critical instructor. But abducting humans requires precision and a gentle touch, and within a few missteps it's painfully clear why more humans don't go missing every year.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Xavier KollerGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young boy named Peter finds himself living in a children's home after his father is imprisoned. Isolated and withdrawn, Peter clings to the hope of his father's return and finds solace in building and flying a kite. His journey is one of resilience, friendship, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.

Critical Reception

Lifted received a generally positive reception, praised for its touching portrayal of childhood struggles and its hopeful message. While not a blockbuster, it resonated with audiences and critics for its sensitive handling of difficult themes and its heartwarming narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • A poignant and moving depiction of a child's resilience.
  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of difficult themes and its hopeful resolution.
  • The film's simplicity and emotional depth were highlighted as key strengths.

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Fun Fact

The film was inspired by a real-life event involving the director's son and his experiences at a children's home.

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Faced with a vast array of knobs and faders, it falls to the apprentice alien to try and remove the human from his bed, and tractor beam him through the window of his home so they can experiment on him as he sleeps - before returning him sa...