Bao

A tender, bittersweet allegory that balances whimsy and heartbreak, quietly building to an emotional punch about letting go.

Directed by

Domee Shi

Genres

Animation, Family, Fantasy

Starring

Daniel Kailin, Sindy Lau, Sharmaine Yeoh

Overview

An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, whimsical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, family, identity, isolation

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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