Wendy is a 2020 American fantasy drama film, directed by Benh Zeitlin and co-written by Zeitlin and Eliza Zeitlin. The film is a reimagining of the classic Peter Pan story from the perspective of Wendy Darling, a young girl who gets lost on a mysterious island where the concept of time and aging has gone awry.
As the story begins, Wendy (Devin France) lives with her two brothers and mother in a small town in rural America. Wendy is adventurous and imaginative, dreaming of exploring the world beyond her small town. One night, she and her brothers sneak away to a nearby train track and hop on a passing train. They are soon whisked away to a mysterious island where they encounter a boy who never grows up - Peter Pan (Yashua Mack).
On the island, Wendy and her brothers are swept up in a series of fantastical adventures, including battling pirates, flying through the air, and dancing with the mystical creatures that inhabit the island. However, as they spend more time on the island, they begin to realize that time works differently there. The children discover that they are growing older at an alarming rate and must find a way to escape before they become trapped on the island forever.
Throughout the film, Wendy struggles with the idea of growing up and losing her sense of wonder and imagination. She is torn between her desire to stay on the island and maintain her youthful spirit and her responsibility to protect her family and return to the real world.
As the situation becomes more dire, Wendy makes a decision that will change her life forever. She sacrifices her own happiness to save her brothers and return them home, where they can grow up in a safe and familiar environment.
Wendy is a visually stunning and emotionally charged retelling of the classic Peter Pan story. It explores themes of family, friendship, growing up, and the importance of holding onto one's sense of wonder and imagination. The film is a must-see for fans of the original story and anyone who loves an enchanting adventure.