Floating (2026)

Released: 2026-03-15 Recommended age: 8+ No IMDb rating yet
Floating

Movie details

  • Genres: Documentary
  • Director: Midhat Ullah
  • Main cast: Midhat Ullah, Midhat Ullah, Midhat Ullah, Midhat Ullah
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-03-15

Story overview

Floating is a meditative documentary that explores themes of impermanence, memory, and the fleeting nature of existence through atmospheric visuals and minimal dialogue. The film presents a quiet, contemplative journey that reflects on how everything in life drifts, changes, and fades away, capturing the delicate balance between joy and gentle sadness.

Parent Guide

A gentle, contemplative documentary suitable for children who can appreciate slow-paced, artistic films. No concerning content, but abstract themes may require parental guidance for understanding.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No violence, danger, or perilous situations depicted.

Scary / disturbing
None

Nothing frightening or disturbing. The film has a calm, meditative tone throughout.

Language
None

No dialogue or language used in the film.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity.

Substance use
None

No depiction of substance use.

Emotional intensity
Mild

The film explores gentle sadness and contemplation about impermanence, but in a subtle, artistic way that's unlikely to be overwhelming.

Parent tips

This is a slow-paced, artistic documentary with no dialogue, relying on visuals and atmosphere. It explores abstract concepts like impermanence and memory, which may be difficult for younger children to grasp. The film's quiet, contemplative nature might not hold the attention of children who prefer action or clear narratives. Consider watching together to discuss the themes afterward.

Parent chat guide

After watching, you could ask: What images or moments stood out to you? How did the film make you feel? What do you think the filmmaker was trying to say about change and memory? For older children: How does the film show that sadness and joy can exist together? What does 'impermanence' mean to you after seeing this?

Parent follow-up questions

  • What colors did you see in the movie?
  • Did you see anything that moved slowly?
  • How did the music make you feel?
  • What was your favorite part of the film?
  • What do you think the movie was about?
  • How did the pictures tell a story without words?
  • What emotions did the film evoke for you?
  • How does the film show that things change over time?
  • What do you think 'floating' means in this context?
  • How does the film explore the relationship between memory and reality?
  • What artistic techniques did the filmmaker use to convey emotion?
  • How does the concept of impermanence relate to your own experiences?

Where to watch

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