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Stories That Heal

Jurni began as an illustrated children’s book created to help families talk about grief and loss. Today, it’s growing into a short, animated film — a visual story of love, resilience, and the imagination of a young girl navigating life after her mother’s passing.

Written by Nikos Cox, Jurni offers an entry point for emotional conversations between children and caregivers. The story follows a girl who, after hearing that her mother is "up among the stars," decides to become an astronaut, believing space is the only place she can be close to her again.

From Book to Film — and Beyond

Our mission is to support children and families through grief with a story that’s gentle, honest, and full of wonder. The film adaptation brings Jurni’s story to life in bold 2D animation and will be paired with classroom tools, discussion guides, and creative activities for use in homes, schools, and community spaces.

We’re currently in development with support from our community and preparing to launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund production.

A Soundtrack to Support the Story

To accompany the book and film, we created a three-song music album — a soundtrack available now on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. These tracks carry the emotional arc of Jurni in a way that children and families can revisit anytime.

Be Part of the Journey

We're not just telling a story — we're building a movement for grief literacy and emotional health in children. With your support, we can finish the film and bring Jurni to families around the world.
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