Rag Doll

A haunting yet hopeful animated short that immerses you in a child's imaginative world amid grim persecution.

Directed by

Leon Lee

Genres

Drama, Animation

Starring

Susie Lee, Carolyn Yu, Leifennie

Tagline

Amidst a deadly persecution, a determined orphan tries to bring her mother back to life through the power of art.

Overview

Although Yingying’s mother was killed in a modern day persecution and the little girl is alone on the streets of Northern China, an enchanted art form could reunite them. Enter a child’s world, where hope and imagination are more powerful than police batons or state-sponsored violence, where noble determination conquers all.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark, earnest and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, survival, isolation, immigration

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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