Parents need to know this Snow sisterbased on the bestselling novel by Maja Lunda and Lisa Aisato, it is the story of a boy and his family who are grieving the death of his teenage sister. The film has several very sad and emotional scenes, as well as an uplifting message at the end. One character was described as falling into a depression that caused her to stop eating. Another death of a young girl by drowning many years ago is also described in the film. A girl almost drowns in the town pool, and a boy looks in danger of falling into a frozen lake while skating. Other potentially intense scenes include a boy hiding from a mysterious older man. The main character shows determination and compassion in trying to reverse his and his family’s grief. His thoughtfulness and generosity help others as well.

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