LOGLINE
A traumatized Latvian orphan and his animated sock puppet companion face their greatest adventure yet, surviving Christmas with an American family whose love threatens the fantasy world that's kept them alive.
OUR FILM
You Let Me Live There is a poignant blend of drama and magical realism, weaving a Latvian orphan’s fleeting Christmas with an American family into a story of love, loss, and resilience. Think Harry Potter meets Jojo Rabbit, with the whimsical touch of Pan’s Labyrinth. In just a few weeks, unbreakable bonds form, proving that even brief moments of love can change lives forever.
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 15'
Aspect Ratio: 2:35:1 | Anamorphic
Screening: DCP, 4K
Shot On: Red Raptor VV | Atlas Mercury
Language: English
Running Time: 15'
Aspect Ratio: 2:35:1 | Anamorphic
Screening: DCP, 4K
Shot On: Red Raptor VV | Atlas Mercury
Language: English
WHY THIS STORY MATTERS
Every year, thousands of children spend Christmas in institutional care, never knowing what it feels like to belong to a family.
You Let Me Live There is based on Dennis's true story: a Latvian orphan who spent one month with an American family during Christmas. That brief connection changed the trajectory of his entire life.
Temporary love matters. A month of belonging can give a child hope that lasts years. But hosting programs remain underfunded and overlooked, and countless children age out never experiencing what Dennis did.
HELP THIS STORY TRAVEL
Your support helps carry You Let Me Live There beyond the finish line: into festivals, screenings, outreach, and the audience-building needed to give this story a meaningful life in the world.
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