Boom! Grandpa, Boom!, 5min., Canada, Animation/Family
ANIMATION SHORT FILMS
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4m 51s
A little girl crashes a ghost village after her gambling-addict grandpa’s soul is kidnapped, only to discover the only way to save him is to send him off—in a firework
Directed by June Chia-En Lee
https://www.instagram.com/junechiaenlee/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/june-chiaen-lee/
Director Statement
When my grandpa passed away, we held a traditional Taiwanese funeral for him.
He was a man who couldn't quit gambling. What he left behind was cash hidden under the bed, unexpected creditors, and more questions than answers.
It's the kind of thing that stays with you — like a drizzle that follows you through time, and every so often, you step on a patch that's still wet.
This film is dedicated to him. And to anyone who has ever lost someone. I hope it finds you, and brings you a little warmth and comfort in the questions they left behind.
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