The vivid patterns of body paint and intricate costumes of Candamo’s royals, warriors and hunters have to contend with a generic plot that turns its complex subject matter and distinct characters into a predictable naptime preamble.

A family animation from Peru that spins a magical tale in the Amazon with a cast of mythological creatures from rainforest legend - and importantly, it's told from the perspective of indigenous characters.

The vague eco-conscious anti-imperialist message gets lost in the confusing plot, and both the animation and the characters are plastic and stiff.

I daresay the filmmakers poured their hearts into it. But good intentions can only take you so far.