Given is the simple yet powerfully contemplative story of a unique family legacy come full circle. Told through the visceral experience of a 6 yr. old, Given follows legendary surfers Aamion and Daize Goodwin from their island home of Kauai through 15 different countries in the quest for surf and to fulfill a calling handed down through generations. Set in wave after wave of stunningly visual earthscapes, Given blooms into a tender yet stirring exploration of a young boy’s understanding of life through his familial bonds and their reverence for nature. Deeply moving, Given offers us the humbling contrast of a small voice voyaging through a big world as it finds its way home again.
Apple TV: Customer Reviews
2017-10-10
Beautiful
I loved this movie. Inspiring and such a joy to watch. Surprisingly my 3yr old has this on repeat like its a Disney movie. I showed it to her hoping it would calm her down at bedtime, she loves it! Cinematography is beautiful.
2017-10-03
Good but can be more authentic
Enjoyed it. But it was too organised and planned. Families don’t ever travel like this. Sometimes a little less polish makes it more real and relatable. The cinematography is excellent.
Btw as a parent I don’t think it was necessary to show kids in a running bus with no seat belts or car seats.
2017-04-13
Incredible
Amazing film and makes us rethink how we should live