At the beginning of the 20th century, the Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf, the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, wrote Nils Holgersson's Wonderful Journey, a book loved by young and old alike, and a classic masterpiece for children. It has been translated into many languages ​​and brought to television as an animated series. Shrunk down to the size of a thumb by a meddlesome sprite, the mischievous Nils suddenly finds that he can understand the language of animals. He embarks on a long adventure on the back of the family’s goose, following a flock of wild geese, but the further he gets from home, the more he dreams of becoming a normal boy again. His travels are a child’s Odyssey, a thrilling coming-of-age tale that highlights the importance of empathy.

Elias Kounelas draws inspiration from the world of Lagerlöf and Nils Holgersson to create an original work about time and the freedom of flight. Perhaps we all have a challenging journey in us worth taking. Perhaps the things we once thought beneath our notice are what will ultimately help us soar.