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Hi Nanna

2023

Six-year-old Mahi, a spirited child with cystic fibrosis, shares a deep yet complex bond with her father, Viraj, a dedicated single parent and successful fashion photographer. Her curiosity about her absent mother leads to a journey of discovery when she runs away with her loyal dog, Pluto. A chance encounter with a kind woman named Yashna sparks unexpected revelations, intertwining their lives in ways they never anticipated. Set against a backdrop of love, sacrifice, and redemption, Mahi’s story is a heartfelt exploration of family, resilience, and the enduring power of connection.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? The film includes a child’s life-threatening illness, family abandonment and grief, a serious accident, emotional breakdowns, and emergency surgery. Romance is tender, but the medical and emotional themes may be intense for younger children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard commercial product placement, common in film.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

A character is believed to have died in a crash, and the child’s fatal condition creates ongoing fear of loss; the main emotional arc ultimately resolves positively.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Medical environments involve hospital equipment, but no graphic gore.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language consistent with family dramas.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Romantic love, marriage, separation, engagement, and reunion are central to the adult storyline, with affectionate but family-oriented treatment.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Includes tense moments surrounding a child's health crisis and a traffic accident.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes a car accident and some intense medical settings.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters face illness, trauma, separation, difficult truths, and major emotional risks with persistence and love, though some choices are impulsive.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Features storytelling as a creative and healing tool.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Portrays a multi-generational family and diverse human experiences, including disability.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to medical terminology regarding cystic fibrosis.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Caregiving, rescue, empathy, emotional support, and cooperation are central, especially in relationships with the child and during her medical crisis.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story strongly emphasizes parental devotion, resilience, honesty, forgiveness, family connection, and supporting people through illness and trauma.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The father is devoted and self-sacrificing, while family members show care and perseverance. Some adults conceal information or manipulate others, creating moral complexity.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Hi Nanna would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Hi Nanna, and what caused that change?
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