Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms(2018)
This film is suggested for ages all ages and may contain mild thematic content. Biblical themes explored include Pietà imagery - mother figure cradling mortal child (reminiscent of Mary and Jesus), Maternal sacrifice and suffering (Isaiah 53 suffering servant theme), Immortal being raising mortal child - divine/eternal caring for temporal humanity, Abandonment and adoption narrative (Exodus 2 - Moses found and raised). We recommend parents review content before watching with younger children.
Scene-by-Scene References
Maquia's unconditional love for her adopted child resonates with the biblical definition of love as God is love.
Maquia's willingness to sacrifice for her child reflects the ultimate sacrifice of love described in John 3:16.
The enduring love between Maquia and her child reflects the assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Maquia's journey of love and sacrifice mirrors the call to walk in love as Christ loved us.
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- Type
- Movie
- Year
- 2018
- Connection
- Archetypal
- Rating
- PG
