"Bao" is a thoroughly strange short film....and describing its plot isn't exactly easy. It also is very touching and has a strong symbolic aspect to it...one that adults would probably appreciate much more than the kids who see it.
The story is set in Canada with Chinese-Canadians. The housewife is making yet another batch of pork buns when suddenly one of them comes to life!! It's like a tiny boy and she loves it and showers affection on the boy...and ultimately you learn that it's all a metaphor for change, acceptance and love.
The animation, not surprisingly, is top-notch. It's from Pixar...and we've come to expect this sort of excellence from the company. The story is strong and characters wonderful and unique. Well worth seeing....and available as an extra on the DVD for "Incredibles 2"...the film with which it was shown in theaters.
The story is set in Canada with Chinese-Canadians. The housewife is making yet another batch of pork buns when suddenly one of them comes to life!! It's like a tiny boy and she loves it and showers affection on the boy...and ultimately you learn that it's all a metaphor for change, acceptance and love.
The animation, not surprisingly, is top-notch. It's from Pixar...and we've come to expect this sort of excellence from the company. The story is strong and characters wonderful and unique. Well worth seeing....and available as an extra on the DVD for "Incredibles 2"...the film with which it was shown in theaters.