Lonely, 12-year-old Oskar is regularly bullied by his stronger classmates. A new friendship develops when Eli, a pale, serious young girl who only comes out at night, moves in next door. Coinciding with her arrival is a series of inexplicable disappearances and murders. As Oskar becomes more aware of Eli's tragic plight, he cannot forsake her. However, Eli knows that to continue living, she must keep relocating. But when Oskar faces his darkest hour, Eli returns to defend him the only way she can.. Jury Award Winner for Best Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival. Winner of the Saturn Award for Best International Film. Nominated for Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA Awards.. "This bruised and brilliant fairy tale is one of the year's true originals." - David Jenkins, Time Out