Lepel

"Wearing its heart on its sleeve...Lepel is an entertaining and heart-warming yarn."--Variety

Enjoy the hillarious and heartbreaking adventures of Lepel and his new friend Pleun as they search for Lepel's parents and find the unexpected. Lepel is a nine-year-old boy who is waiting for his missing parents to return from a hot-air balloon trip around the world. Meanwhile, his mean grandmother uses him as a servant, involving him in her schemes. One day, Lepel finds a moment to escape from her among the bustle of a department store and finds a new friend, Pleun, who secretly resides behind a tie rack. (96 mins., 35mm, ages 6 and up)

This film is recommended for ages 6 and up.

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The 3rd Annual Columbus International Children's Film Festival was organized by Chris Stults, Wexner Center assistant curator of film/video, and Kendra Meyer, educator for youth programs.

Special thanks to Cindy Lin, Infotainment China; Jessalyn Saenz, Buena Vista; Mike Schlesinger, Sony Repertory; Marleen Slot, Lemming Film; Richard Abramowitz, Abramorama; Paul Marchant, First Run Features; Jessica Rosner, Kino International; Silvina Cornillon, JPZtudio; and Tatiana Penteado, Tiete Producoes Cinematograficas.