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First Born

2020 · 5 min

A brief, earnest animated slice of sibling rivalry and quiet determination, building to a small, hopeful contest.

Directed by
Justin Bruce Lee
Genres
Animation, Drama
Overview
Determined to gain favor in his family's eyes and match his sister's status, a boy must prove his worth and show his potential in an upcoming martial arts competition.

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Directed by
Justin Bruce Lee
Genres
Animation, Drama
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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • family
    • ambition
    • identity
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
    Form
    • animated
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism3
    Romance0
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    animation, drama
    Directed by
    Justin Bruce Lee
    Runtime
    5 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    No Language

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