Rite Of The Shaman -

: It portrays the "shamanic initiation" as a psychological journey through grief and the confrontation of one's "shadow self".

: Much of Kai's solace is found in botany, his connection with animals (specifically owls), and the mountains of Utah where the film was partially shot. Production and Reception

: Reviews are mixed; some critics from Film Threat praised it as an "engaging, dramatic look at the obstacles life throws our way," while others found the acting and script unpolished or "amateurish."

: It portrays the "shamanic initiation" as a psychological journey through grief and the confrontation of one's "shadow self".

: Much of Kai's solace is found in botany, his connection with animals (specifically owls), and the mountains of Utah where the film was partially shot. Production and Reception

: Reviews are mixed; some critics from Film Threat praised it as an "engaging, dramatic look at the obstacles life throws our way," while others found the acting and script unpolished or "amateurish."