This is a solid, heart-in-the-right-place drama that does exactly what it sets out to do: humanize the refugee experience and build empathy. It's well-made, well-acted, and genuinely moving without being manipulative.

That said, it's heavy. Really heavy. We're talking kids fleeing civil war, watching family members die, walking across Africa, and then trying to figure out American grocery stores. It's not gratuitous, but it's real, and that reality is hard.

The WISE score reflects that tension: it's enriching and wholesome in its values, but the safety concerns and lack of imaginative spark keep it from being a top-tier family recommendation. This is a 'watch with your mature teen and then talk about it' movie, not a 'throw it on for family movie night' situation.

If your teen is ready for serious global issues and can handle emotionally difficult content, this is genuinely worth watching. It'll expand their worldview and spark important conversations. But if they're still processing lighter stuff, save this one for later.