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Memoir of a Snail

Memoir of a Snail

Life can only be understood backwards, but we have to live it forwards.

20248.01h 34m

Overview

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

Directed by Adam Elliot
Written by Adam Elliot, Louise Gough
Produced by Adam Elliot, Liz Kearney
Box OfficeBudget: $4.3MRevenue: $7

Top Cast

Sarah Snook

Sarah Snook

Grace (voice)

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Gilbert (voice)

Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver

Pinky (voice)

Magda Szubanski

Magda Szubanski

Ruth Appleby (voice)

Dominique Pinon

Dominique Pinon

Percy Pudel (voice)

Tony Armstrong

Tony Armstrong

Ken (voice)

Paul Capsis

Paul Capsis

Ian / Narelle (voice)

Eric Bana

Eric Bana

James the Magistrate (voice)

B

Bernie Clifford

Owen Appleby (voice)

Davey Thompson

Davey Thompson

Ben Appleby (voice)

Themes & Keywords

depressiondifficult childhooddeath of fatherstop motionfoster familyadult animationdeath in childbirthbroken familyclaymationbrother sister relationshipsnail

About Memoir of a Snail

Memoir of a Snail is a animation, drama, comedy film released in 2024 exploring themes of depression, difficult childhood, death of father, stop motion, foster family, adult animation. Directed by Adam Elliot, it stars Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jacki Weaver. Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

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