Can a boy raised by nature awaken a melody silenced by the gods?

In The Goat Child (Keçi Çocuk), the echoes of an ancient duel between Pan and Apollo set the stage for a unique coming-of-age journey. Centuries after Pan shattered his flute in defeat, a child is born with hooves, a tail, and a birthmark under his eye. Raised by a goat in the heart of the wilderness, he knows nothing of men or gods until a wounded bird leads him across the forbidden boundary of his isolated world.

Armed only with a hand-carved kaval and the lessons of his animal guardian, the "Goat Child" embarks on an adventure that leads him to a music competition in Lycia. Along the way, he befriends a shepherd, searches for his own lost musical talent, and confronts the true nature of humanity.

Özgür Balpınar weaves Anatolian mythology with a heartwarming tale of discovery. From the shadow of Apollo to the fire of the Chimera, this story explores friendship, courage, and the power of a single melody to rewrite destiny.