Shedding

Wow!!!! Loved this! A subtle story, yet the power of it sneaks up on you! The animal shots are playful yet purposeful. The transformation that occurs in Panda becoming human is amazing! The lead human actor did an astonishing job of becoming a cat in every way! Kuddos to him!! SHEDDING is the kind of film that I will watch again and probably soon. There are layers to it, and it allows us to unpeel ( or should I say shed) some of ours.

First, full disclosure, I am a cat lover, so I guess I'm biased. I'm also a movie lover with a considerable number of films under my belt. This movie had me engaged from start to finish. I didn't know it was filmed on an iPhone until I saw other reviews and honestly, I couldn't tell. I mean I could tell it was low budget, but the videography was inspired at times.

At its heart, this is a movie about trauma, loss, grief and overcoming it. The fantasy aspect of a cat transforming to a human for a day just makes the message that much more special. I know it's a cliche, but sometimes cats (or other animals) come into our lives for a reason.

A little film with a big heart and an important message. Shot on a iPhone, this film goes to prove that it is much more important to have ideas and to tell well a universal story. Well done to all involved.

I really enjoyed this film even though I had no idea what to expect. I actually found myself relating a cat and I'm not even a cat person. Be prepared though. It's not your typical movie but it's an artistic take on love and grief.

Who hasn't wondered what a cat is thinking, but to reverse that and watch a cat wonder what a human is experiencing, and then go on a journey of curiosity, compassion, and determination; what a gift, to shed my own normal human expectations and find new layers of human experience through the eyes of a cat. This was a special film.