Millie Bobby Brown stars as Elodie in "Damsel," subverting the traditional damsel in distress narrative.
Elodie is lured into a fantasy world where her marriage to a prince is a scam by the royal family.
She fights for survival as she's targeted for sacrifice to a dragon to settle an ancient debt.
Elodie is a strong, independent character, breaking away from traditional fairy tale expectations.
The film is an intense emotional journey as Elodie faces challenges alone in a dragon's lair.Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo aims for realism in the fantasy, grounding the magical world.
Brown portrays a character facing challenges alone, a departure from her previous roles.