I was so close to giving this four stars, and the review probably reads closer to a four than anything else, but it just falls short for me as I found I respected it more than enjoyed it. 'Away' isn't perfect, and it's not for everyone. However, with such an impressive and often stunning debut, I can't wait to see what Zilbalodis produces next - this Latvian animator is certainly one to watch.

• Joel Kalkopf

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