Synopsis:
From out of the universe, a little boy is born with a quest for a voyage to planet Earth. During his journey, he comes to an absurd small town where a mysterious funeral is happening. With curiosity, the boy attends the funeral to see who is the dead one.
- Director:
- Thịnh Nguyen
- Year:
- 2020
- Country:
- United States, Denmark
- Running time:
- 7 min.
- Technique:
- Other
- Production type:
- Professional
- Animator:
- Thịnh Nguyen
- Script writer:
- Thịnh Nguyen
- Sound designer:
- Sofie Birch
- Production:
- Open Workshop
- Distribution:
- Miyu Distribution
- Genre:
- Drama
- Audience:
- Adults
- Website:
- www.miyu.fr
- Festival selections:
- BFI London Film Festival, American Black Film Festival, Fest Anča International Animation Festival
- Submitted by:
- Ivona Barbaričová
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