When Willy found his wings (Warres vleugels)

Everyday Willy’s father tries to teach him something. But when he looks over Willy’s shoulder, Willy’s hands begin to tremble and everything goes wrong. Father sends Willy on his way: ‘Leave the forest. Make sure you get somewhere!’ Willy meets an old lady. She lives alone at the edge of the forest. Willy makes a pulley for her well and chops wood. When Willy returns home, the woman gives him a beautiful feather…

Tender story about how parents have to let go of their children, and about how children have to search and find their own way in life.

Themes: grow up, father-son relationship, be yourself, help

Rights sold: Chinese (mainland), Danish