# The Flight Before Christmas (2008)

> A mocked young reindeer ventures beyond his valley to master flight and discover what it means to follow his own skyward dream.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15290

## Facts

- Runtime: 80 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Michael Hegner, Kari Juusonen
- Cast: Olli Jantunen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Vuokko Hovatta, Vesa Vierikko, Jussi Lampi, Risto Kaskilahti, Minttu Mustakallio, Juha Veijonen
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0885415/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, warm, hopeful, christmas morning, family movie night

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