Mateo

A gentle, heartfelt animated journey that feels like a warm hug about loss and belonging, easy for families to share together.

Directed by

Ashley Hays Wright, Scout Wright

Genres

Animation, Family, Fantasy

Starring

Scott Travis, David Owen Wright, Scout Wright

Overview

After losing his mother, young Mateo has spent his entire life wondering about the father he barely remembers. As he draws closer to the answers he sought, Mateo discovers that the journey is not just about finding his father, but about understanding the true meaning of family.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, grief, identity, parenthood

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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