Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Elina: As If I Wasn't There List

• The Kite Runner - Both deal with the impact of childhood trauma and the effects of war.
• City of God - Explores childhood experiences in a violent and poverty-stricken environment.
• Atonement - Focuses on the consequences of a single event in youth and its lifelong repercussions.
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - A story set during wartime focusing on the innocence of childhood amidst horrors.
• Grave of the Fireflies - An animated film about siblings surviving in war-torn Japan, emphasizing childhood innocence.
• The Diary of Anne Frank - Depicts the life of a young girl in hiding during World War II, reflecting on the loss of innocence.
• Persepolis - An animated narrative about a girl growing up during the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
• Life is Beautiful - A story about a father's love preserving his son's innocence in a concentration camp.
• The Lovely Bones - Focuses on a young girl's perspective after her tragic death and its impact on her family.
• Room - Explores the life of a young boy raised in captivity and his journey into the outside world.
• War Horse - A tale of friendship and the effects of war on innocence through a young man's bond with a horse.
• The Impossible - Follows a family's struggle for survival following the 2004 tsunami, showing resilience and love.
• Hotel Rwanda - Based on true events, it deals with the Rwandan genocide and its impact on the innocent.
• Beasts of No Nation - The harrowing story of a child soldier, depicting loss of childhood and innocence through war.
• A Separation - Explores the complexities of family and social issues in Iran, with a focus on children.
• The Book Thief - A young girl finds solace in books while growing up in Nazi Germany, tackling themes of loss and hope.
• Jojo Rabbit - A satirical drama about a young boy in Nazi Germany whose worldview is challenged by his upbringing.
• Children of Heaven - A heartwarming tale about siblings and the struggles of poverty in Iran.
• War Requiem - An artistic yet haunting depiction of war’s impact on humanity and innocence.
• The Road - A post-apocalyptic journey of a father and son survival against all odds.
• The Pianist - The story of a Jewish pianist's survival in Nazi-occupied Warsaw, showcasing the effects of war.
• Lion - A young man's quest to find his long-lost family after being separated at a young age.
• Little Boy - A story about a young boy who believes in the power of faith during World War II.
• My Girl - Exploring childhood friendship, innocence, and the pains of growing up.
• Wildlife - A coming-of-age story amidst family dysfunction and parental struggles.
• Thirteen - Explores the tumultuous teenage years and the loss of innocence amidst peer pressure.
• The Dressmaker - A story of revenge set against the backdrops of a rural town with strong female leads.
• Away from Her - A poignant look at love, memory, and the impacts of Alzheimer's disease on relationships.
• Lady Bird - A coming-of-age story that explores the relationship between a young girl and her mother.
• Brooklyn - The story of a young Irish woman's immigration experience, shaped by love and loss.
• Common Sense - Explores the struggles faced by families dealing with loss and hope in chaotic environments.
• Precious - The story of a young girl facing immense struggles and emerging to find her identity.
• Precious - Focuses on childhood trauma and the quest for a better future.
• The Pursuit of Happyness - A heartwarming tale of a father's sacrifices for a better future for his son.
• The Color Purple - An emotional journey through hardship and empowerment as a woman finds her voice.
• Boyhood - A unique coming-of-age film that depicts the challenges of growing up over a 12-year period.
• The Florida Project - Captures childhood innocence amidst the struggles of poverty in the shadow of Disney World.
• Call Me by Your Name - Explores a poignant coming-of-age romance and the complexities of love in youth.
• Eighth Grade - A heartfelt exploration of adolescence and the challenges of fitting in.
• The Breadwinner - An animated tale of a young girl's resilience in a war-torn society.
• A Wrinkle in Time - A mystical journey featuring a young girl who grapples with her identity amidst adventure.
• Before Midnight - Focuses on relationships and the passage of time through the lens of love and reality.
• Frida - Explores personal and cultural identity, art, and passion through the life of Frida Kahlo.