i liked X so i should try Y

[danny la rouge]

Fly Away Home
Let The Right One In
Welcome To The Dollhouse
Little Miss Sunshine

Good shouts. I know all those and they're good films.

 

[danny la rouge]

Not identical but what about The Secret of Roan Inish by John Sayles or either of Tomm Moore's films The Secret of Kells or Song of the Sea. And I concur with OU's Moodyson suggestions and would also add Show Me Love, his first film.

All focus on children and growing up.

Cheers. These look intriguing.