A Boat in the Garden

In 1950s France, François, an 11-year-old boy, is surprised to find his parents building a boat in their small garden. This project creeps to fruition as François navigates his unpredictable father and discovers his own interest in sailing, diving deep into the history of Joshua Slocum, the sailor who made the first solo trip around the world in 1895. Beautifully illustrated in storybook pastels, A Boat in the Garden is a tender film about family, quiet dedication, and the passage of time.