Movie

All the Little Animals

1999 · 112 min

A quiet, tender and melancholic journey about two damaged outsiders finding solace in small rituals, with an undercurrent of menace.

Tagline: On this earth, in this land, we are all here for a reason.
Overview: An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Grief, isolation, friendship, survival
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
isolation
friendship
survival
healing
Places: countryside
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none