Bao

Here's a film that knows its audience. A Chinese-Canadian woman makes a dumpling that comes alive. The ensuing years test their bond as the dumpling grows up. It's a slight story, but somehow works as a tearjerker.

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Domee Shi directed Bao in 2018. See Domee Shi's full filmography, where to start with Domee Shi, or where to go after you've seen everything by Domee Shi.

Bao was released in 2018 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 8 minutes.