Straume (Flow) —  8/10

movie poster, courtesy of IMDb

A great story of a cat trying to survive a catastrophic flood, befriending some other animals along the way. Unlike in many other movies, they are all normal animals: not speaking human language, walking on all fours naturally. Well, they can set some long-term goals, and can steer a boat. Their interaction is a bit more social than in the wild, but this disbelief is easy to suspend. And then you’ll see a great example of using the natural animal behavior to display a full range of emotions, and act a beautiful story. The masterful direction, stunning photography, and fitting music complete the picture. My only gripe is that every footstep of a cat makes a stomp.