Short film

Angry Man

2009 · 20 min

A short, emotionally intense animated film that uses fantasy to explore grief and secrets, leaving a lingering sense of melancholy and resilience.

Overview: A film about secrets that shouldn't be secret. When the mommy-fish dies, Boj has had enough, and gets power from his own fantasy to go further.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, earnest and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, family, immigration, identity
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
family
immigration
identity
healing
Places: home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none