The Whale in the Roof: A New Wave of Authenticity in Family Films The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival's Special Screenings program has brought attention to director Rebekah Fortune's "Learning to Breathe Under Water," a film that promises to be both heartwarming and thought provoking.
The movie tells the story of Leo, an eight year old boy who confides in his best friend – a massive shark built into the roof of their home by his artist father.
The script, written by Richard Brabin, gives voice to the often unsaid feelings and struggles of children on the autism spectrum.