IF

• Comedy
• Fantasy
• Family

A visually inventive family comedy, *IF* distinguishes itself not through fantastical creatures, but through the poignant exploration of grief and the enduring power of childhood imagination as a coping mechanism. When a young girl, grappling with her father’s illness and a sense of isolation, discovers she can see abandoned imaginary friends, the film delicately balances whimsical adventure with a deeply relatable emotional core. It’s a world where forgotten playmates aren’t simply relics of the past, but embodiments of lost connections and unresolved feelings, requiring both the girl and these fantastical beings to confront their shared experiences of abandonment and find renewed purpose. The narrative focuses on the cathartic experience of letting go and the joy of rediscovering wonder, offering a surprisingly heartwarming perspective on loss and the bittersweet nature of growing up, presented with a poignant blend of live-action and vibrant animation.