Rite Of - The Shaman

is a 2022 independent drama film directed by Alicia Oberle Farmer that explores themes of grief, depression, and the transformative power of small acts of kindness. It is a deeply personal project for the director, inspired by her son Tyrell Oberle , who also stars in the lead role. Plot Overview

: Alicia Oberle Farmer wrote and directed the film as a tribute to her son's real-life resilience during a two-year battle with cancer in his teens. Rite of the Shaman

: Following his grandfather’s wisdom to become a "healer" and a "beacon of light" through simple, everyday acts of kindness. Key Themes is a 2022 independent drama film directed by

: It portrays the "shamanic initiation" as a psychological journey through grief and the confrontation of one's "shadow self". : Following his grandfather’s wisdom to become a

The story follows Kai, a mute high school student who is struggling to navigate the overwhelming pressures of his daily life. Kai serves as the primary caregiver for his terminally ill mother while mourning the loss of his father and his grandfather—a shaman and owl trainer who left a significant spiritual legacy.

: The film emphasizes that being a "shaman" in the modern world isn't about grand mystical rituals, but about how one's smallest actions impact the lives of others .