Papaya
Passionate about flying, a tiny papaya seed in the Amazonian forest must keep moving to avoid rooting. Through perseverance, she discovers the power of her roots, triggering a revolution that transforms her world and fulfills her dreams in an unexpected way.
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Cast
3 people
Priscilla Kellen Director
United States release February 28, 2026 · Produced in Brazil, Portugal · Production Boulevard Filmes, Filme de Papel
Production
Birdo Studio
Production
Boulevard Filmes
Production
Filme de Papel
Production
Brazil · Portugal
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Languages
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
Brazil · October 11, 2025
Premiere · Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
United States · February 28, 2026
Premiere · New York International Children's Film Festival
Brazil · September 24, 2026
Theatrical
Australia
July 13, 2026 · Premiere · Children’s International Film Festival
October 17, 2026 · Premiere · Adelaide Film Festival
Belgium
February 24, 2026 · Premiere · Anima Festival
Brazil
October 18, 2025 · Premiere · Mostra Internacional de Cinema em São Paulo
January 24, 2026 · Premiere · Mostra Tiradentes
June 5, 2026 · Premiere · Olhar de Cinema - Festival Internacional de Curitiba
China
June 13, 2026 · Premiere · Shanghai International Film Festival
September 5, 2026 · Premiere · Aranya Waves Film Festival
Czechia
July 5, 2026 · Premiere · Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
November 12, 2026 · Theatrical
Germany
February 12, 2026 · Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
December 3, 2026 · Theatrical
Hong Kong SAR China
July 18, 2026 · Premiere · Hong Kong Kids International Film Festival
Indonesia
October 25, 2026 · Premiere · Jakarta Film Week
Latvia
October 18, 2026 · Premiere · Riga International Film Festival
South Korea
July 4, 2026 · Premiere · Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Sweden
October 30, 2026 · Theatrical
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